Vatican City, 08 March, 2025 / 11:00 pm (ACI Africa).
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis.
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Vatican: Pope’s condition ‘stable’ with ‘slight improvement’
The Vatican says Pope Francis’ condition on Saturday evening remains “stable” with the Holy Father showing a “gradual, slight improvement” in his condition.
The pope’s stability on Saturday “testifies to a good response to therapy,” the Holy See Press Office says.
The Holy Father has “always remained [without a fever],” the Vatican notes, adding: “Gas exchanges have improved; blood chemistry and haemocrocitometric tests are confirmed to be stable.”
“The doctors, in order to record these initial improvements in the coming days, prudentially still keep the prognosis reserved,” the press office says.
On Saturday morning, meanwhile, Francis received the Eucharist, prayed in the chapel of the papal hospital apartment, and later “alternated rest with work activities,” the Vatican says.
Pope’s prognosis remains guarded as pontiff rests Saturday morning
Pope Francis is resting comfortably at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital this morning as he continues treatment for bilateral pneumonia. The Holy See Press Office reports that the 88-year-old pontiff had a quiet night.
“The night passed quietly; the pope is resting,” reads this morning’s brief statement.
The pope’s clinical condition remains stable as he receives ongoing care. Medical staff continue to describe his prognosis as “guarded.”
Vatican officials report that Francis is dividing his time between prayer, rest, and work while continuing his respiratory physiotherapy treatments.
Medical teams provide the pope with high-flow oxygen through nasal cannulas during the day. At night, he switches to noninvasive mechanical ventilation to support his breathing.
Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, will lead a holy rosary for Pope Francis later today. The prayer service will gather the faithful to offer prayers for the pope’s swift recovery.
A more detailed medical update on the pope’s condition is expected this evening.
Pope Francis’ condition remains stable Friday
Vatican sources said Pope Francis’ condition remained stable Friday, as doctors indicated the next medical bulletin would be delivered Saturday.
After a heartfelt audio message from the pope was played in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday evening, Holy See Press Office Director Matteo Bruni explained it was Francis’ desire to record and play the greeting to thank everyone who is praying for him. He said the pope feels like he is being carried by the many prayers.
Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, SDB, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, leads a rosary for Pope Francis’ health on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA
Pope spends quiet night in hospital, marks 3 weeks since hospitalization
Pope Francis spent a quiet night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and woke up shortly after 8 a.m., the Holy See Press Office says in a brief update on Friday, marking three weeks since the Holy Father was hospitalized.
Tonight’s evening rosary for the pope will be led by Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik, prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy, at 9 p.m. Rome time in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Francis in prerecorded audio message thanks faithful for prayers
In a prerecorded message, Pope Francis thanked those gathered for the rosary prayer service in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday night.
“I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health from the square; I accompany you from here,” the Holy Father said in Spanish. “May God bless you and the Virgin protect you. Thank you.”
The Holy Father’s voice was hoarse, and he was noticeably out of breath in the brief audio message, which the Holy See Press Office said was recorded today.
Pope Francis’ health remains stable as he continues physiotherapy in hospital
The Vatican confirms on Thursday evening that Pope Francis’ health remains stable, with no significant changes compared with previous days.
The Holy Father has not experienced any further episodes of respiratory insufficiency and continues to undergo respiratory and motor physiotherapy. His blood flow parameters and blood test results remain stable, and he has not had a fever. However, doctors are still keeping the prognosis reserved.
Given the pope’s stable condition, the Vatican announces that the next official medical update will be released on Saturday. In the meantime, Pope Francis has maintained a balanced routine, engaging in some work activities throughout the morning and afternoon while also taking time for rest and prayer. Before lunch, the Holy Father received the Eucharist.
Friday marks three weeks since Pope Francis was first admitted to Gemelli Hospital. The Vatican has not provided an indication of when he could be released from the hospital.
Pope still resting, Vatican tells journalists on Thursday morning
Pope Francis has spent another restful night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he continues treatment for bilateral pneumonia, the Holy See Press Office announces Thursday morning.
“The night passed quietly; the pope is still resting,” the Holy See Press Office tells journalists.
The pope is receiving a number of treatments, sources say, including active motor physiotherapy and high-flow oxygen therapy.
The daily rosary for Pope Francis’ health will again be prayed tonight at 9 p.m. in St. Peter’s Square. Cardinal Angel Fernandez Artime, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, will preside over the prayer service.
Pope Francis receives ashes on 20th day in hospital
Pope Francis participated in the rite of the blessing of ashes for Ash Wednesday from his hospital room on the 10th floor of Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican says Wednesday evening local time.
On his 20th day in the hospital, Pope Francis also received the Eucharist, did respiratory and physical therapy, called the Catholic parish in Gaza, worked, and rested, according to the Holy See Press Office.
His condition remained stable.
Pope continues treatment on Ash Wednesday, condition ‘remains complex’
Pope Francis has a restful night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he receives treatment for bilateral pneumonia, according to a Wednesday morning update from the Holy See Press Office.
“The pope rested well overnight and woke up shortly after 8 a.m. this morning,” the Vatican states.
The pontiff’s persistent pneumonia poses challenges as he continues respiratory therapy and high-flow oxygen treatment. Vatican officials report that while the pope’s situation appears stable, his overall clinical condition “remains complex.”
As previously announced, the Holy Father resumes noninvasive mechanical ventilation overnight as planned. Despite the continuing treatment, doctors note that the pope’s vital signs, including heart, kidney, and blood values, remain stable.
Due to Pope Francis’ hospitalization, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, the major penitentiary, will preside over the Ash Wednesday liturgy at Rome’s Basilica of Santa Sabina. The traditional “stational” service at Sant’Anselmo on the Aventine Hill, followed by the penitential procession, will begin at 4:30 p.m.
The holy rosary prayer for the pope’s health will be led by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, at 9 p.m. in St. Peter’s Square.
Vatican medical bulletins provide daily updates on the pope’s condition since his admission to Gemelli Hospital. Tuesday evening’s update noted that the pope remained “alert, cooperative with therapies, and oriented” throughout the day, alternating between periods of prayer and rest.
Cardinal Roche leads ninth night of rosary for Pope Francis
Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, leads the rosary in St. Peter’s Square on Tuesday evening at 9 p.m.
Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, leads the rosary in St. Peter’s Square on Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. pic.twitter.com/OahIwc9LsJ
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Pope Francis ‘stable,’ no respiratory insufficiency episodes Tuesday
Pope Francis’ health remains stable as he continues treatment for respiratory issues, the Vatican says in a statement on Tuesday evening.
The 88-year-old pope did not experience any further episodes of respiratory insufficiency or bronchospasm today and remained alert and cooperative with his medical care.
Doctors transitioned the pope to high-flow oxygen therapy, a treatment designed to support his breathing, and he has also undergone respiratory physiotherapy to aid his recovery.
As part of his ongoing care, “noninvasive mechanical ventilation” is scheduled to resume overnight and continue until Wednesday morning.
While his prognosis remains reserved, the Vatican says that Pope Francis has been able to alternate between prayer and rest throughout the day. He received the Eucharist on Tuesday morning.
Vatican reports on Tuesday that Pope Francis slept through the night after respiratory episodes
Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Francis “slept through the night” and is now resting following his earlier episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, the Vatican said Tuesday morning.
According to the Holy See Press Office, Pope Francis is still receiving high-flow oxygen through nasal cannulas.
The 88-year-old pontiff experienced breathing difficulties Monday due to a “significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and subsequent bronchospasm,” which caused a narrowing of the bronchial tubes.
The pope underwent two bronchoscopies “with the need for aspiration of copious secretions,” the Vatican statement said. Doctors for a while resumed noninvasive mechanical ventilation to assist with his breathing on Monday.
Meanwhile, the Vatican prayer vigil for the pope’s recovery continues.
Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, will lead the rosary in St. Peter’s Square on Tuesday evening at 9 p.m.
Cardinal Prevost is joined by hundreds for nightly rosary
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, is joined Monday evening by hundreds of faithful in prayer as he leads the eighth rosary for Pope Francis’ recovery in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.
Tonight, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, led the 8th Holy Rosary of the week in St. Peter’s Square, joined by hundreds of faithful in prayer for Pope Francis’ recovery on his 17th day in the hospital. pic.twitter.com/sFQ4rSftQ6
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Pope Francis undergoes brochoscopies after ‘acute respiratory insufficiency,’ Vatican says
Pope Francis on Monday underwent two bronchoscopies after he had “two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency,” the Holy See Press Office says in an evening statement.
The episodes were caused by “significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and subsequent bronchospasm,” the statement says.
The bronchoscopies “were performed with the need for aspiration of copious secretions” and “noninvasive mechanical ventilation was resumed in the afternoon.”
His prognosis “remains reserved.”
The statement notes that the pope “remained alert, oriented, and cooperative at all times.”
Cardinal Prevost to lead Monday rosary for Pope Francis
Hundreds of people gathered to pray the rosary for Pope Francis’ health and recovery on Feb. 25, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. | Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, will lead the recitation of the holy rosary for Pope Francis’ health this evening at 9 p.m. in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican announces.
The prayer gathering comes as the Holy Father continues to receive treatment after Vatican officials described his condition as “stable” but “complex” on Sunday. The most recent update Monday morning indicated the pope “rested well throughout the night.”
Pope Francis ‘rested well throughout the night,’ Vatican says Monday morning
The Holy See Press Office issues a brief statement on Monday morning Rome time, confirming that “the pope rested well throughout the night.”
This update follows Sunday’s news that described Pope Francis’ condition as “stable” but still “complex” as he receives treatment. The pontiff has been receiving oxygen therapy but has not required mechanical ventilation.
Recovery for the 88-year-old Holy Father “will certainly not be imminent,” Vatican officials caution later in the morning.
Medical staff continue to monitor the Holy Father’s condition closely.
Pope Francis stable but faces ‘complex’ condition, Vatican says Sunday evening
Pope Francis has not required mechanical ventilation as he continues to receive treatment for a “complex” medical situation, the Holy See Press Office tells journalists on Sunday evening.
“The clinical conditions of the Holy Father have remained stable throughout today; the pope has not required non-invasive mechanical ventilation, but only oxygen therapy with high flow,” the statement says, adding that the pontiff is without fever.
The Vatican also confirms that Pope Francis participated in Holy Mass in the hospital chapel on Sunday morning, then alternated between rest and prayer throughout the day. He also met officials after his morning coffee.
Vatican sources indicate the situation is more stable now, with the Sunday evening medical bulletin showing no direct consequences from Friday’s health crisis.
However, officials cautioned that “it remains a complex situation with risk of criticality.”
Faithful hold ‘marathon’ prayer vigils for Pope Francis
Faithful and members of religious orders from around the world continue to gather in front of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, holding “marathon” prayer vigils for Pope Francis after his more than two-week hospitalization.
Faithful and religious people from around the world continue to gather in front of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, holding “marathon” prayer vigils for Pope Francis's health on his 16th day of hospitalization.
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????????Let’s keep praying for the Holy Father. pic.twitter.com/rgv6cEGb8E
Pope meets Vatican officials, thanks Catholics for prayers from hospital
Pope Francis continues his treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he met this morning with Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra from the Vatican Secretariat of State.
In a message released with today’s Angelus text, the pontiff expresses profound gratitude for the prayers of the faithful worldwide, saying he feels “carried and supported by all God’s people.”
Vatican sources report the pope had a restful night, followed by his morning routine of coffee and reading newspapers while continuing his prescribed treatments.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner, will lead the rosary for the pope’s health tonight at 9 p.m. in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope continues to rest on Sunday morning, evening rosary planned
Pope Francis continues to rest Sunday as he recovers from a respiratory illness, with Vatican officials reporting his condition remains stable following Friday’s bronchospasm episode.
“The night was tranquil, the pope is still resting,” the Holy See Press Office confirmed in a Sunday morning update.
The 88-year-old pontiff receives respiratory treatments at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, alternating between ventilation and oxygen therapy. According to the Vatican press office, the Holy Father shows no signs of infection and remains fever-free, with stable vital signs.
In a pastoral gesture that reflects concern for the pontiff’s health, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, papal almoner, will lead the recitation of the holy rosary this evening at 9 p.m. in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s recovery.
Meanwhile, health care workers from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where the pope is receiving treatment, made their own pilgrimage to St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday, braving rain to pray for the pontiff and renew their commitment to care.
Due to his condition, today’s Angelus will be distributed in written form rather than delivered in person.
Rosary for Pope Francis continues Saturday evening
Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, leads the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica at 9 p.m. local time.
Saturday night, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, leads the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica at 9 p.m. local time. pic.twitter.com/bKKhk34TF7
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Gemelli Hospital health care workers go on jubilee pilgrimage, pray for pope
On Saturday, doctors, nurses, and health care workers from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital brave the rain on a jubilee pilgrimage to St. Peter’s Basilica, praying for Pope Francis and renewing their commitment to care. They pass through the Holy Door and attend Mass at the Vatican.
Doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital braved the rain on a Jubilee pilgrimage to St. Peter’s Basilica, praying for Pope Francis and renewing their commitment to care. pic.twitter.com/Dbk9pf2ypE
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Saturday evening: Vatican issues detailed health update
On Saturday evening, the Vatican reports Pope Francis is stable following Friday’s bronchospasm episode, though his prognosis remains reserved. The 88-year-old pontiff is receiving respiratory treatments at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
The Holy Father has no fever and shows no signs of infection. His vital signs remain stable as he alternates between noninvasive ventilation and oxygen therapy. The pope has received the Eucharist today and is spending time in prayer.
Vatican officials confirm no further bronchospasm episodes have occurred. The prognosis remains reserved as doctors continue monitoring his condition carefully. Tomorrow’s Angelus will be distributed in written form rather than delivered in person.
Catholics worldwide are gathering for prayer vigils, with nightly rosaries continuing at St. Peter’s Square for the pontiff’s recovery.
Pope Francis rests peacefully after respiratory crisis, Vatican says Saturday morning
Pope Francis spent a “peaceful night and is resting,” according to a succinct Saturday morning statement from the Holy See Press Office.
This update follows Friday’s concerning development when the 88-year-old pope began noninvasive ventilation at Gemelli Hospital after experiencing “an isolated crisis of bronchospasm” that resulted in “a sudden worsening” of his respiratory condition, according to the Vatican.
The Holy Father’s condition had been described as “complex” with a “guarded” prognosis in earlier updates.
Catholics worldwide continue to pray for Pope Francis, with the nightly rosary vigil at St. Peter’s Square drawing faithful participants since the pontiff’s hospitalization for bilateral pneumonia in mid-February.
A faithful holds a rosary with a medal bearing Pope Francis’ image during the nightly prayer vigil in St. Peter’s Square. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA
Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, will lead tonight’s rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at 9 p.m. local time. The nightly prayer vigil continues to draw cardinals residing in Rome, Vatican officials, and faithful from around the city.
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, prays before an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Child during the rosary vigil for Pope Francis at the Vatican on Feb. 28, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA
On Friday night, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, led the recitation of the rosary, joined by other cardinals, Roman Curia leaders, and the faithful who gathered for the evening prayer in solidarity with the hospitalized pontiff.
Cardinals and prelates gather in St. Peter’s Square for the evening rosary vigil, praying for Pope Francis’ recovery from his respiratory condition on Feb. 28, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA
Pope Francis’ condition ‘remains reserved’ after bronchospasm
Pope Francis’ health condition “still remains reserved” after he “presented an isolated crisis of bronchospasm,” the Holy See Press Office says in a statement Friday evening Rome time.
The event “resulted in an episode of vomiting with inhalation and sudden worsening of the respiratory picture,” the statement continues. The pope was “promptly bronchoaspirated and began noninvasive mechanical ventilation.”
Pope Francis “remained alert and oriented at all times, cooperating with therapeutic maneuvers,” the statement says, noting that he received the Eucharist in the morning.
Pope Francis spends restful 14th night
On Friday morning, Feb. 28, the Holy See Press Office reports that Pope Francis had a “calm” and restful 14th night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as his treatment for bilateral pneumonia continues.
“As in recent days, the night passed calmly, and the pope is now resting,” the Vatican statement notes, providing the faithful with a brief but positive update on the pontiff’s condition.
Further updates are expected later in the morning, Rome time.
According to Thursday evening’s press release, the 88-year-old pontiff’s clinical picture continues to improve, though his medical situation remains “complex” and his prognosis “guarded.”
Meanwhile, the 9 p.m. rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square continues for the fifth consecutive evening on Friday, with Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, leading the prayers.
Four years ago, Pope Francis prayed for the world—now, the world prays for him. For the fourth night, hundreds gathered to pray the Rosary in St. Peter’s Square led by Cardinal Reina. ???? Let’s continue to keep the Holy Father in our prayers. pic.twitter.com/U8ga7UApHO
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Cardinals gather again to pray rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square
For the fourth night in a row the cardinals residing in Rome gather with hundreds of faithful in St. Peter’s Square at 9 p.m. for the recitation of the rosary for the health of Pope Francis.
The prayer is presided over by Cardinal Baldassare Reina, vicar general of the Diocese of Rome.
Cardinal Baldassare Reina leads a rosary prayer service for Pope Francis’ health on Feb. 27, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA
Faithful pray for Pope Francis’ health at church that houses pandemic crucifix
Cardinal Baldassare Reina celebrates Mass at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Church of San Marcello al Corso in Rome.
Faithful attend Mass on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Church of San Marcello al Corso in Rome. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA
The church houses the crucifix that was used during the extraordinary urbi et orbi blessing on March 27, 2020, in St. Peter’s Square during the “Extraordinary Moment of Prayer in a Time of Epidemic” presided over by Pope Francis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Francis during the COVID-19 pandemic is housed at the Church San Marcello al Corsco in Rome. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA
The crucifix, so dear to the Holy Father, was invoked in prayer for the gift of health for the beloved bishop of Rome.
Cardinal Baldassare Reina venerates the crucifix used during the extraordinary urbi et orbi blessing on March 27, 2020, in St. Peter’s Square by Pope Francis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA
Pope Francis’ health ‘improving,’ Vatican says Thursday
The Vatican in an update on Thursday evening Rome time says Pope Francis’ condition is “improving.” Due to his overall complex medical condition, however, the statement says “further days of clinical stability” are needed for a change in his current critical prognosis.
“Today he alternated high-flow oxygen therapy with a ventimask,” the statement says. After resting, on Thursday afternoon the Holy Father went to the chapel in his private apartment on the 10th floor of Gemelli Hospital in Rome for prayer and to receive the Eucharist before attending “to work activities,” the statement concludes.
Vatican reveals pope’s message to bereaved mother amid ongoing treatment
Pope Francis is resting well at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he has been treated for a respiratory infection for 13 nights. Vatican officials report Thursday morning he “slept well overnight” and his condition is improving, though they maintain “the prognosis remains cautious.”
During his hospitalization, a touching letter the pope wrote to a grieving mother has surfaced. “Jesus, who weeps with us, will sow in our hearts all the answers we seek,” Francis wrote to Cinzia, whose 21-year-old son never returned home after an evening out in 2019.
Prayer vigils continue with the holy rosary scheduled for tonight at 9 p.m. Rome time in St. Peter’s Square, to be presided over by Cardinal Baldassare Reina.
Meanwhile, the Vatican has canceled the jubilee audience planned for Saturday, March 1, due to the pope’s continued hospitalization.
Pilgrims continue nightly rosary for Pope Francis
For the third night in a row, pilgrims gather at 9 p.m. to pray the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican — the same place where almost five years ago Pope Francis prayed for the world during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic:
Wednesday’s evening rosary is led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re.
Pope Francis shows ‘further slight improvement’ Wednesday evening
Pope Francis’ condition over the last day “has shown further slight improvement,” the Holy See Press Office states in an update Wednesday evening Rome time.
A chest CT scan performed at Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday “showed a normal evolution of the pulmonary inflammatory picture,” the statement says. The mild kidney failure the pope has experienced “has receded.”
While the pope continues “high-flow oxygen therapy,” the statement says, he has not experienced any respiratory crises.
“While registering a slight improvement, the prognosis remains reserved,” the statement says.
Pope Francis received the Eucharist in the morning and “the afternoon was devoted to work activities,” the statement concludes.
Pope Francis’ pneumonia remains critical but stable, Vatican says
The Holy See Press Office informs journalists Wednesday morning that Pope Francis has another quiet night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and continues to rest, as his condition remains critical but stable while receiving treatment for double pneumonia.
“The pope had a quiet night and is resting,” the Holy See Press Office tells journalists on Wednesday morning.
The Tuesday evening update on Pope Francis’ health notes that his “clinical condition remains critical but stable. There have been no acute respiratory episodes, and hemodynamic parameters continue to be stable.”
“In the evening, he underwent a scheduled CT scan to radiologically monitor the bilateral pneumonia.
Twice-daily statements have kept the faithful informed about the pope’s health since he was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Friday, Feb. 14, following a bout of bronchitis.
The 88-year-old is currently being treated for double pneumonia, and a health update last week noted that he is also showing signs of mild renal insufficiency, which appears to be under control.
Prayer initiatives for Pope Francis spring up in Rome, including at Gemelli Hospital
A hospital Holy Hour is one of many prayer initiatives that have sprung up in the Eternal City as the pope remains in critical condition and the global Catholic community continues to offer fervent prayers for him.
The daily Holy Hour of Eucharistic adoration is being held just floors below where Pope Francis, 88, is receiving treatment for pneumonia and early-stage kidney failure — marking the most extended hospitalization of his pontificate.
Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition
Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said.
In the latest communication on the 88-year-old pope’s health, issued on the evening of Feb. 25, doctors said his “clinical condition remains critical but stationary,” without any acute respiratory episodes.
It added that Francis’ hemodynamic parameters — that is, how his blood flows through the blood vessels — is also stable, and he underwent a follow-up CT scan on Tuesday to monitor his lungs following a pneumonia diagnosis last week.
After receiving the Eucharist in the morning, Pope Francis also “resumed work activities,” the message concluded.
Vatican reports pope rested well during 11th night of critical hospital stay
Pope Francis spent a peaceful 11th night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, with Vatican officials reporting Tuesday morning that the pontiff “rested well throughout the night.”
The brief statement follows Monday evening’s announcement from the Vatican press office indicating a “slight improvement” in what they continue to describe as the Holy Father’s “critical health condition.”
Hundreds of Catholics gathered in Rome on Monday evening for the first scheduled prayer service in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ health and recovery.
According to Vatican sources, Francis has experienced no further episodes of respiratory distress since his last reported asthmatic episode on Saturday. While oxygen therapy continues, officials confirmed it has been “slightly reduced” in intensity.
The pontiff was admitted to Gemelli Hospital 11 days ago, requiring careful and continuous monitoring by medical staff.
President Trump’s message for Pope Francis: ‘We wish him well’
EWTN News White House Correspondent Owen Jensen asks President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, who was visiting the White House for meetings on Monday, if they had a message for Pope Francis:
Hundreds pray rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square
Hundreds of Catholics gather in Rome on Monday evening for the first scheduled prayer service in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ health and recovery.
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin leads the inaugural gathering, which is scheduled to take place nightly at 9 p.m., organized by cardinals living in Rome.
Present at the rosary on Monday are Cardinals Becciu, Muller, Ouellet, Prevost, Versaldi, De Mendonca, Baggio, Artime, Feroci, Bagnasco, Marchetto, Burke, Semeraro, Tagle, Arinze, You Heung Sik, Re, Roche, Reina, and Frezza.
The crowd sings the Salve Regina at the end of the service:
Vatican says Pope Francis has shown ‘slight improvement’ on 11th day in hospital
Pope Francis’ condition remains serious but has shown “slight improvement” as he continues treatment on his 11th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said Monday evening.
The 88-year-old pontiff is still receiving oxygen therapy through his nose, though at a slightly reduced flow and concentration, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Doctors reported no further episodes of respiratory distress following a “respiratory crisis” on Saturday. Some of the pope’s laboratory tests have improved, and his “mild kidney insufficiency” remains under observation but is not a cause for concern, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis received the Eucharist on Monday morning and resumed some work in the afternoon. Later in the day, he called the parish priest in Gaza to express his solidarity.
Prayers for the pope’s recovery have continued worldwide since he was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14.
At Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where Francis is being treated, the chaplain led prayers and Eucharistic adoration at the St. John Paul II Chapel on Monday, followed by a Mass.
Cardinals to gather for nightly rosary as pope continues treatment
The Vatican announces a new prayer initiative for Pope Francis, with cardinals leading a nightly rosary in St. Peter’s Square starting at 9 p.m. Rome time today. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, will preside over tonight’s first gathering.
While his condition remains critical, Vatican sources report on Monday the Holy Father had a “peaceful night” and is “in good spirits” at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
The pope continues to receive supplemental oxygen and is being monitored for mild early-stage kidney insufficiency. Both conditions are currently under control, following Saturday’s concerning episode that required a blood transfusion due to anemia.
For those wanting to join the cardinals and other Catholics in the rosary for the pontiff, the prayer will be broadcast live on all EWTN television channels worldwide and through the network’s digital platforms, including the EWTN app and YouTube channel.
Vatican: Pope Francis has restful night at Gemelli
Pope Francis spends a peaceful night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Holy See Press Office tells journalists Monday morning.
”The night went well, the Pope has slept and is resting,” the Vatican says in its latest update on the pontiff’s condition.
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