This text was initially posted February 14, 2025. Will probably be up to date as information is introduced.
Pope Francis Now Has Pneumonia in Each Lungs
Feb 18, 2025, 6:30pm ET
Pope Francis, who was hospitalized on Friday (Feb 14) with bronchitis, has been recognized with pneumonia in each lungs, in accordance with a report from the Vatican press workplace.
The Vatican referred to as the Pope’s situation “advanced” however mentioned he stays in “good spirits.”
Based on the Holy See Press Workplace, the Pontiff has a “polymicrobial an infection, which has arisen within the context of bronchiectasis and asthmatic bronchitis, and has required the usage of corticosteroid and antibiotics, makes the therapeutic therapy extra advanced.”
“A follow-up chest CT scan, to which the Holy Father was subjected this afternoon—prescribed by the Vatican medical workforce and the medical workers of the “A. Gemelli” Polyclinic Basis—revealed the onset of bilateral pneumonia, requiring extra pharmacological remedy.”
through Vatican Information
Extra data is accessible on the Vatican press workplace web site.
Pope in ‘Secure’ Situation
Feb 17, 2025, 1:30pm ET
As of Monday night, Pope Francis stays hospitalized however is in “secure” situation and is “persevering with with the prescribed therapy,” in accordance with an replace issued by the Vatican press workplace.
“The Holy Father stays with no fever and is continuing with the prescribed therapy,” the Holy See Press Workplace mentioned in a information report.
The Pope was hospitalized on Friday to obtain therapy for bronchitis.
Extra data is accessible on the Vatican press office website.
Pope Remains Hospitalized Due to “Complex Clinical Picture”
Feb 17, 2025, 8:00am ET
Pope Francis requires a longer hospitalization, according to an update issued by the Vatican press office.
“[The Pope’s] complex clinical picture requires an adequate time of treatment in the hospital, and, accordingly, that his Wednesday General Audience this week is therefore canceled.
via Vatican News
The Vatican says test results “have shown a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract, which has led to a further change in therapy.”
Despite the illness, the Pope is in good spirits, according to Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office.
More information is available on the Vatican press office website.
Pope’s Medical Tests Show Improvement
Feb 15, 2025, 12:30pm ET
Pope Francis remains hospitalized with bronchitis on Saturday but the Vatican is reporting that tests show improvement in certain health parameters. The Pontiff’s medical therapy was also slightly adjusted, the Vatican reports.
A statement released by the Holy See Press Office on Saturday afternoon said the Pope rested throughout the night without experiencing episodes of fever.
“The examinations carried out during the day confirm the respiratory tract infection. The therapy has been slightly modified based on further microbiological findings. Today’s laboratory tests show an improvement in some values,” it explained.
via Vatican News
More information is available on the Vatican press office website.
Update: Pope’s Condition is Stable, Begins Pharmacological Treatment for RTI
Feb 14, 2025, 4:00pm ET
In an update from the Vatican press office, Pope Francis is receiving pharmacological treatment for a respiratory tract infection and has a “slight fever.”
“Following the worsening of his bronchitis in recent days,” Pope Francis, who was admitted to Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Hospital on Friday morning, “has undergone specialist examinations and has begun hospital pharmacological treatment.”
It specified that “initial tests indicate a respiratory tract infection. His clinical condition is stable, with a slight fever.”
via Vatican News
In conversation with journalists, Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said: “The Pope is calm, he is in good spirits, and has read some newspapers.”
More information is available on the Vatican press office website.
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Bronchitis
Feb 14, 2025, 10:30am ET
Pope Francis was hospitalized in Rome on Friday to receive treatment for bronchitis, as well as diagnostic testing, according to the Vatican and multiple media reports.
The Vatican’s press office announced he would be admitted to Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic hospital following his morning audiences.
“This morning, after his audiences, Pope Francis will be admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic for necessary diagnostic tests and to continue hospital treatment for his ongoing bronchitis.”
via Vatican News
According to The Holy See Press Office, Pope Francis “has been suffering from bronchitis for several days, as he has noted during a couple of public audiences.”
According to a report from The AP, the Pope’s hospitalization is the fourth since he was elected in 2013. The Pontiff had part of one lung removed as a young man and has recurring bouts of bronchitis, especially in winter, the AP says.
More information is available on the Vatican press office website.
