Pope Francis

2025 - 2 - 18

Pope Francis' Hospital Adventures: From Bronchitis to Blessings!

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Join us on a journey through Pope Francis's unexpected hospital stay, where prayers meet pneumonia!

Pope Francis, revered by millions around the globe, is currently spending some unplanned time in Rome's Gemelli Hospital due to bronchitis. This isn’t just another weekend in the life of the pontiff; it’s a chance for us to reflect on his remarkable call to action. On the eve of his hospitalization, he celebrated the twentieth anniversary of northern Italy's Theology Faculty of Triveneto by urging educators and students to spread the message of Christ far and wide. Clearly, the son of Italy has more than just a flair for spirituality; he’s also a beacon of educational enthusiasm!

However, not even the Pope is immune to health setbacks. At 88 years old, the Holy Father is battling a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection, which has pulled him from his weekend engagements. Despite the circumstances, reports indicate that Pope Francis continues to read and work during his stay. Talk about dedication! This level of commitment to his responsibilities even in the face of bronchitis would make anyone rethink their own work ethic—where's our spirit of service, right?

As of the latest updates, Pope Francis thanks all for their continuous prayers and well-wishes. It seems even the most reverent figures can use a little TLC when feeling under the weather. Interestingly, during his hospital stay, the Pope has received heartwarming drawings from other patients, showcasing an unexpected yet delightful side of empathy and connection that transcends the walls of the hospital.

Did you know that this is not the first time a Pope has faced health challenges while in office? Popes have had their share of illnesses, reminding us all that they are human after all. And while Pope Francis takes time to recuperate, the world continues to embrace his messages of compassion and unity—after all, he’s never one to let a little bronchitis dampen his spirit! So keep those prayers coming as our beloved pontiff takes on the role of the miracle healer, both for himself and for the souls he’s touched across the globe.

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Pope Francis: 'Spread Christ's message throughout the world' (Vatican News)

Pope Francis commemorates the twentieth anniversary of northern Italy's Theology Faculty of Triveneto by calling on educators and pupils to "spread ...

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Vatican cancels Pope Francis's weekend events owing to illness (The Guardian)

Pontiff, 88, who is suffering from respiratory infection, said to have spent 'peaceful' fourth night in hospital.

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Pope Francis to remain in hospital as Vatican cancels weekend events (FRANCE 24)

Pope Francis will remain in hospital in Rome where he continues to receive treatment for bronchitis as the Vatican on Tuesday cancelled two of the pontiff's ...

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Pope Francis: Vatican cancels the pontiff's weekend engagements (Sky News)

Pope Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital since Friday for bronchitis treatment. Despite his illness, the Vatican said he "read and worked" on ...

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Pope Francis Will Miss Mass on Sunday Because of Poor Health (The New York Times)

The Vatican said the pontiff, who is in the hospital with a “respiratory tract infection,” was resting and had eaten breakfast and read newspapers “as he ...

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NTV Kenya: Pope Francis remains in hospital as doctors treat ... (NTV Kenya)

“The results of the tests carried out in recent days and today have demonstrated a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract, which has led to a further ...

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Vatican cancels Pope Francis' weekend engagements as he battles ... (CNA)

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, who began his fifth day in hospital on Tuesday (Feb 18) for what doctors have described as a "complex" respiratory infection, ...

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Vatican cancels Pope Francis' weekend engagements (News.Az)

The 88-year-old has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital since Friday for bronchitis treatment. On Monday, the Vatican said his respiratory tract i...

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Pope Francis cancels weekend events as he remains hospitalized ... (UPI.com)

Pope Francis canceled his weekend jubilee audience on Saturday as he continued to be hospitalized on Tuesday in stable condition at a Rome hospital.

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Pope rested well, appreciates prayers and best-wishes (Vatican News)

Pope Francis rested well overnight and appreciates the drawings he has received from other patients at the Gemelli Hospital, where he remains while ...

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Pope Francis' hospital treatment dealing with 'complex clinical ... (CNN)

Pope Francis has a “polymicrobial infection” of his respiratory tract that will require his hospital treatment to be changed, the Vatican said Monday, ...

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Pope Francis has a "polymicrobial respiratory tract infection." Here's ... (CBS News)

Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment.

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Archbishop of York sends prayers for Pope Francis' recovery ... (Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales)

The Archbishop of York has written to Cardinal Vincent Nichols, expressing his prayers, along with those of many faithful Anglicans, for the health of Pope ...

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From his hospital bed, Pope Francis stays in touch with Catholic ... (NPR)

Even while Pope Francis is hospitalized, he still keeps in touch with a Roman Catholic parish in Gaza City, making near-nightly phone calls to the priest ...

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Vatican says Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs (National Catholic Reporter)

Pope Francis coughs as Msgr. Pierluigi Giroli reads his catechesis during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Feb.

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Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says (BBC News)

It said lab tests, a chest X-ray and the Pope's clinical condition "continue to present a complex picture".

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Here's What We Know About Pope Francis' Health—As Vatican ... (Forbes)

Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized last Friday with bronchitis, the Vatican said, and now has a “polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract.”

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Pope Francis has double pneumonia on top of earlier respiratory ... (The Guardian)

Pontiff, 88, already in hospital when latest diagnosis made, as Vatican confirms medical situation is 'complex'

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Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says (Aljazeera.com)

Vatican says Francis's respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis but that he remains 'in good spirits'.

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Pope has double pneumonia; condition remains 'complex' (Vatican News)

By Vatican News. “Laboratory tests, chest X-rays, and the clinical condition of the Holy Father continue to present a complex picture.”.

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From his hospital bed, Pope Francis stays in touch with Catholic ... (WUSF News)

Even while Pope Francis is hospitalized, he still keeps in touch with a Roman Catholic parish in Gaza City, making near-nightly phone calls to the priest ...

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Pope Francis has bilateral pneumonia, Vatican says (CBS News)

The new diagnosis, which means the pneumonia is in both of his lungs, comes while Francis receives treatment at a Rome hospital, where he was admitted Friday.

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Vatican confirms Pope Francis' pneumonia, supporters gather ... (CNN)

Pope Francis has pneumonia in both of his lungs following a CT scan in the hospital where he's been receiving care for several days now, the Vatican said.

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What is 'double pneumonia', the condition that has Pope Francis in ... (The Conversation AU)

The 88-year-old Catholic leader has a long history of respiratory illness. So, what makes this bout of pneumonia – a severe lung infection – so “complex”? And ...

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Pope Francis had a restful night and ate breakfast this morning (Vatican News)

The statement added that the Pope's "polymicrobial infection, which has arisen in the context of bronchiectasis and asthmatic bronchitis, and has required the ...

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What is 'double pneumonia', the condition that's put Pope Francis in ... (The Conversation AU)

laboratory tests, chest X-rays, and the clinical condition of the Holy Father continue to present a complex picture. The 88-year-old Catholic leader has a long ...

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Q&A: Lung doctor who worked in the hospital now treating Pope ... (National Catholic Reporter)

Pope Francis was in pain, swollen and walking very little. Italian pulmonologist Dr. Barbara Moscatelli says that this is common in elderly patients who ...

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Vatican Authorities Say Pope Francis Has Pneumonia in Both Lungs ... (TIME)

On Monday, doctors said he had developed a mix of infections in his respiratory tract. On Wednesday, the Vatican said Pope Francis “had a tranquil night, woke ...

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Italian Premier visits Pope Francis in hospital (Vatican News)

Italy's Prime Minister visits Pope Francis as he undergoes treatment in hospital and conveys wishes for a speedy recovery on behalf of the Italian ...

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Pope Francis, battling pneumonia, shows 'slight improvement ... (Reuters)

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital, is in a stable condition and has shown "slight improvement" in results from recent blood tests, ...

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Italian Premier Meloni visits Pope Francis in hospital, says he's 'alert ... (Voice of America)

The 88-year-old pontiff has been diagnosed with pneumonia and a complicated bronchial infection.

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Vatican: Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement' in pneumonia ... (National Catholic Reporter)

As Pope Francis prays the Angelus at the conclusion of Mass for the Jubilee of the Armed Services, Police and Security Personnel in St. Peter's Square at ...

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Italy PM Meloni visits pope in hospital, says he's in good spirits as ... (6ABC Philadelphia)

The Vatican said Pope Francis' overall condition remained stationary, but that blood tests showed a "slight improvement."

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Pope Francis said to be breathing on his own and resting well after ... (CBS News)

Pope Francis, despite a worrying bilateral pneumonia diagnosis, is breathing on his own and not experiencing heart problems, sources tell CBS News.

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Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, 'alert and responsive ... (America Magazine)

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni visited the pope today. In an official statement, she said that the pope was “alert and responsive” and “has not lost ...

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Pope Francis in hospital: How to reduce the chances of contracting ... (CNN)

In light of Pope Francis' pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious disease due to respiratory ...

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Prayers for the Health and Recovery of Pope Francis (Archdiocese of Toronto)

Message by the Most Rev. William T. McGrattan, Bishop of Calgary and CCCB President, praying for the health and recovery of Pope Francis.

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Here's what will happen when Pope Francis dies (POLITICO.eu)

Embalmed hearts, 3 different coffins and secretive power struggles: What happens when popes die.

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