The Latest Breaking News from Matteo Bruni

Pope Recovering Well After Recent Illness, Vatican Says

Due to his condition at the weekend, Francis recited the traditional Angelus prayer on Sunday from his residence rather than overlooking St Peter's Square

Latin Times · Nov 27, 2023

Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat a lung inflammation but that he doesn't have pneumonia

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

Pope's Condition After Illness 'Good And Stable': Vatican

Pope Francis is improving after suffering from flu symptoms at the weekend, the Vatican said Monday, noting that the 86-year-old pontiff was postponing some appointments during his recovery.

International Business Times · Nov 27, 2023

Hospitalized Pope Francis follows Mass on TV, lunches with medical personnel and aides

Pope Francis has followed his doctors' advice and skipped his customary Sunday noon public blessing as he convalesces from abdominal surgery

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2023

Pope to undergo hernia operation


ROME: Pope Francis will undergo an operation for an abdominal hernia at a Rome hospital, where he is expected to stay for “several days”, the Vatican said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

Pope Francis cancels audiences due to fever

The pope is due to preside at a Mass marking Pentecost in St Peter’s Square on Sunday

Evening Standard · May 26, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 452 of the invasion

Zelenskiy lays flowers at cenotaph in Hiroshima; conflicting claims over whether Russia has captured Bakhmut

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023

Vatican: Pope Francis tasks cardinal with mission aimed at paving 'paths to peace' in Ukraine

The Vatican says Pope Francis has tasked a leading Italian cardinal with a mission it hopes it can “ease tensions" in the Ukraine war and lead to path of peace

The Independent UK · May 20, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war – as it happened: Kyiv says situation in Bakhmut ‘critical’ after Wagner claims control of city

Ukraine denies Wagner claim that city has fallen and says fighting ongoing in some parts

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2023

Pope Francis arrives in Hungary with peace message

Pope Francis arrived in Hungary on Friday morning for a three day visit amid controversy over the country’s position on Ukraine and the tough anti-migrant stance of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2023