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Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Pope Francis to Be Discharged From Hospital Sunday, Doctors Announce
Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital Sunday following a five-week stay battling chronic lung disease, the pontiff's doctors announced Saturday. The pope was first admitted to a Rome hospital on Feb. 14 and diagnosed with double pneumonia, but the situation escalated a week later to the point where Francis was in critical condition following an 'asthmatic respiratory crisis.' More from Rolling Stone Pope Francis Sends Message Amid Health Issues: 'Thank You for Your Closeness' Pope Francis Hospitalized With Pneumonia Pope Hosts Chris Rock, Fallon, Colbert And 100 More Comedians at the Vatican In the month since, the 88-year-old pontiff has steadily recovered at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, with his condition stable enough to allow for a planned release on Sunday. 'The Holy Father will be discharged from tomorrow in stable clinical condition with a prescription to partially continue drug therapy and a convalescence and rest period of at least two months,' Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the head of the team taking care of the pope, said Saturday at a press conference. 'Today we are happy to say that tomorrow he will be at home.' The release will also allow for Frances to resume his holy duties, as his first public appearance since his health ordeal is also scheduled to take place Sunday, the Vatican announced. Presumably before his discharge, Pope Frances will go to the hospital's window around noon Sunday 'for a greeting and to impart his blessing.' Despite the health issues, Pope Francis' social media has still delivered its #GospelOfTheDay Sunday, which was accompanied by a note from His Holiness thanking well-wishers for their prayers soon after his hospitalization. 'I have recently received many messages of affection, and I have been particularly struck by the letters and drawings from children,' the pope wrote. 'Thank you for your closeness, and for the consoling prayers I have received from all over the world!' Best of Rolling Stone Every Super Bowl Halftime Show, Ranked From Worst to Best The United States of Weed Gaming Levels Up
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Pope Francis Speaks in Audio Clip for First Time Since Hospitalization
Originally appeared on E! Online ' health is showing some improvements. Nearly three weeks after being admitted to the hospital with double pneumonia, the pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church spoke publicly for the first time in an audio message expressing his gratitude for all the support he's received. "I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health from the Square,' Pope Francis said in the March 6 voice note. 'I accompany you from here. May God bless you and the Virgin protect you. Thank you." One week before the audio message update, the 88-year-old—who was in critical condition at the time after suffering an 'asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity, which required the administration of high-flow oxygen,' per the Vatican—shared a written thank you to his supporters. "I have recently received many messages of affection, and I have been particularly struck by the letters and drawings from children," read the Feb. 23 post shared to his X (formerly Twitter) account. "Thank you for your closeness, and for the consoling prayers I have received from all over the world!" More from E! Online Millie Bobby Brown Reveals Her Real Name—and It's Not What You'd Expect Gene Hackman Case: Santa Fe Fire Chief Shares Update on Death Timeframe for Actor and His Wife Chappell Roan Is Unrecognizable, Ditches Red Hair in Paris Fashion Week Look Shortly after, Pope Francis shared another message, this time providing a glimmer of hope for his followers. "I urge you to continue your apostolate with joy and to be a sign of a love that embraces everyone, as the #GospelOfTheDay suggests," the second post on his X read. "May we transform evil into goodness and build a fraternal world. Do not be afraid to take risks for love!" Pope Francis—who was elected in 2013—has been prone to respiratory infections, having undergone surgery to remove part of one of his lungs in 1957 following a severe infection. In 2023, he spent another three days in a hospital undergoing treatment for pneumonia. And while his health has fluctuated over the years, the Vatican echoed the religious leader's hopeful sentiment, sharing that he has 'remained stable compared to previous days.' #PopeFrancis sends audio message of thanks to people who are praying for his health. It was played at the beginning of the rosary in St. Peter's Square. Catholic News Service Rome (@CatholicNewsSvc) March 6, 2025 'Again today, he has not experienced any episodes of respiratory insufficiency,' read a March 6 statement from the church. 'Doctors are still maintaining a reserved prognosis. Given the stability of his clinical condition, the next medical bulletin will be issued on Saturday.' And the Vatican added that Pope Francis' improved condition had already allowed him to ease back into his work. 'Today, the Holy Father dedicated himself to some work activities in the morning and afternoon, alternating between rest and prayer,' the Vatican stated. 'Before lunch, he received the Eucharist.' For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Fox News
24-02-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Pope Francis suffering from 'mild renal insufficiency,' though condition remains 'under control,' Vatican says
Pope Francis remained in critical condition in an Italian hospital on Sunday, as officials shared that he is suffering from :mild renal insufficiency" amid his treatment for bilateral pneumonia. Francis, who is currently staying at the Gemelli University Hospital in Rome, remains alert and attended Mass on Sunday, according to the Vatican. The pope has been fighting pneumonia and a complex lung infection since being hospitalized on Feb. 14. The Holy See Press Office published a detailed statement about the 88-year-old pope's health on Sunday, noting that his condition "remains critical, but since [Saturday] evening, he has not experienced any further respiratory crises." "He received two units of concentrated red blood cells with benefit, and his hemoglobin levels have risen," the report noted. "The thrombocytopenia remains stable; however, some blood tests show early, mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control." The Holy See also noted that Pope Francis is receiving oxygen and "remains alert and well-oriented." "The complexity of the clinical situation and the necessary time for the pharmacological treatments to show results require that the prognosis remain reserved," the statement concluded. "This morning, in the apartment on the tenth floor, he participated in the Holy Mass, together with those who have been taking care of him during these days of hospitalization." The statement came after Pope Francis published a message of his own on X, thanking the international Catholic community for their prayers. He had suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday, a condition worsened by the fact that he had part of one of his lungs removed when he was younger. "I have recently received many messages of affection, and I have been particularly struck by the letters and drawings from children," Pope Francis posted on X Sunday. "Thank you for your closeness, and for the consoling prayers I have received from all over the world!" "I urge you to continue your apostolate with joy and to be a sign of a love that embraces everyone, as the #GospelOfTheDay suggests," another post of his read. "May we transform evil into goodness and build a fraternal world. Do not be afraid to take risks for love!" EDITOR'S NOTE: This report has been updated to clarify the Vatican's comments about Pope Francis' condition.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Pope Francis writes personal message to supporters amid hospitalization. Read his statement
Pope Francis is thanking Catholics around the world for their prayers as he continues battling double pneumonia in a Rome hospital where he remains in critical condition as of Feb. 23. "I have recently received many messages of affection, and I have been particularly struck by the letters and drawings from children. Thank you for your closeness, and for the consoling prayers I have received from all over the world!" the 88-year-old pope wrote in a personal message Feb. 23 on X. "I urge you to continue your apostolate with joy and to be a sign of a love that embraces everyone, as the #GospelOfTheDay suggests. May we transform evil into goodness and build a fraternal world. Do not be afraid to take risks for love!" he added. Francis's message comes hours after the Vatican announced he had a "tranquil" night and was alert and rested on Sunday after undergoing multiple blood transfusions. In an update Sunday, the Vatican said his condition "remains critical; however, he has presented no further respiratory crisis since last night." The update noted that some blood tests show "initial, mild, renal insufficiency" that is "at present under control." The prognosis is still "reserved." "The Holy Father continues to be alert and well oriented," the Vatican said. The pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing for several days. He was subsequently diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs. The Vatican described the pope's condition as critical for the first time on Feb. 22. The pope required both high-flow oxygen therapy and multiple blood transfusions after tests showed a condition associated with anemia, the Vatican said in a late update. 'The Holy Father continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair although in more pain than yesterday. At the moment the prognosis is reserved,' the statement Feb. 22 said. The pope shared a written message for his usual Sunday prayer in St. Peter's Square on Feb. 23, which he was unable to deliver for the second week in a row. Francis said in his written message that he was 'confidently' continuing with his treatment. He also thanked his physicians and others who have sent him messages of support. Pope Francis has dealt with multiple health issues in recent years, including a previous flu diagnosis and various respiratory problems. The elderly pope, who has led the Catholic Church since 2013, also underwent a surgery in 2021 for a gastrointestinal disease called diverticulitis and another surgery in 2023 for a article was originally published on
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Pope Francis suffering from early stage kidney failure, though condition remains 'under control': Vatican
Pope Francis remained in critical condition in an Italian hospital on Sunday, as officials shared that he is suffering from early-stage kidney failure amid his treatment for bilateral pneumonia. Francis, who is currently staying at the Gemelli University Hospital in Rome, remains alert and attended Mass on Sunday, according to the Vatican. The pope has been fighting pneumonia and a complex lung infection since being hospitalized on Feb. 14. The Holy See Press Office published a detailed statement about the 88-year-old pope's health on Sunday, noting that his condition "remains critical, but since [Saturday] evening, he has not experienced any further respiratory crises." "He received two units of concentrated red blood cells with benefit, and his hemoglobin levels have risen," the report noted. Pope Francis' Medical Condition: What To Know About Bilateral Pneumonia "The thrombocytopenia remains stable; however, some blood tests show early, mild renal insufficiency [kidney failure], which is currently under control." Read On The Fox News App The Holy See also noted that Pope Francis is receiving oxygen and "remains alert and well-oriented." "The complexity of the clinical situation and the necessary time for the pharmacological treatments to show results require that the prognosis remain reserved," the statement concluded. "This morning, in the apartment on the tenth floor, he participated in the Holy Mass, together with those who have been taking care of him during these days of hospitalization." Pope Francis Is 'Fine,' Condition Not Life-threatening, Doctors Say The statement came after Pope Francis published a message of his own on X, thanking the international Catholic community for their prayers. He had suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday, a condition worsened by the fact that he had part of one of his lungs removed when he was younger. "I have recently received many messages of affection, and I have been particularly struck by the letters and drawings from children," Pope Francis posted on X Sunday. "Thank you for your closeness, and for the consoling prayers I have received from all over the world!" "I urge you to continue your apostolate with joy and to be a sign of a love that embraces everyone, as the #GospelOfTheDay suggests," another post of his read. "May we transform evil into goodness and build a fraternal world. Do not be afraid to take risks for love!" The Associated Press contributed to this article source: Pope Francis suffering from early stage kidney failure, though condition remains 'under control': Vatican
