Rome Pope John Paul II

Pope Francis, Gemelli hospital

John Paul II’s hospital stays at Gemelli were much longer than Pope Francis’ so far. Here’s a look

Pope Francis has spent 18 full days at Rome’s Gemelli hospital recovering from double pneumonia. It’s by far the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy.

The New York Times · 17h

Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of transition.

BBC on MSN · 11d

Fit for a pontiff: Inside the Roman hospital caring for Pope Francis

The Gemelli hospital has been treating popes for more than thirty years.

Pope resting, back on ventilation

The Associated Press on MSN · 7h

Pope stable with no new respiratory crises but will sleep with ventilation mask, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis is in stable condition and breathing with just the help of supplemental oxygen after respiratory crises a day earlier.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Pope suffers 2 episodes of respiratory failure, Vatican says

ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday, the Vatican said. The episodes were caused by a "significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm," the Vatican's press office said in a brief statement.

USA Today · 15h

Pope resting, back on ventilation, after respiratory problems, Vatican says

Pope Francis has not been seen in public since entering the hospital, his longest absence from view since his papacy started in March 2013.

13don MSN

Vatican authorities say the pope now has pneumonia in both lungs. How worrying is that?

On Wednesday, the Vatican said Pope Francis “had a tranquil night, woke up and had breakfast,” saying he was in good spirits.

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Faithful flock to Rome, praying for Pope to pull through

Catholics in Rome gathered to pray outside the hospital where Pope Francis is being treated and remains in a' critical' ...

Pope Francis Rests After Suffering New Breathing Crises

The frail 88-year-old Catholic leader suffered further setbacks in what has become a more than two-week battle to overcome a ...

The Associated Press on MSN13d

The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says

(AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) A statue of Pope John Paul II is seen in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, where Pope Francis has been hospitalised to ...

8hon MSN

From secretions to oxygen, why is the Vatican sharing so much detail about the Pope's health?

As Pope Francis has battled double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital since Feb. 14, the Vatican has been trying something ...

La Croix3d

Pope Francis hails growth of Catholic Church in Nordic countries

In addition to Pope Francis' visit to Sweden from October 31 to November 1, 2016, St. John Paul II visited the region during his 42nd apostolic journey from June 1 to 10, 1989. The Polish ...

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Pope Francis isn’t out of danger but his condition isn’t life-threatening, medical team says

Pope Francis’ medical team says the pontiff's condition isn’t life-threatening. But they said Friday that Francis isn't out ...

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