The Latest Breaking News from Vatican

Pope, Suffering From Pneumonia, Had 'Peaceful Night'

Pope Francis, who has been diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, passed a "peaceful night", the Vatican said Wednesday, amid growing concerns over the 88-year-old's condition.

International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025

Vatican shares health update amid fears for seriously ill Pope Francis

The Pope’s health has taken a turn, raising concerns about his recovery

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

What is ‘double pneumonia’, the condition that’s put Pope Francis in hospital?

Pope Francis has been in hospital for more than a week with what some media reports are now calling “double pneumonia”.

The Conversation · Feb 19, 2025

Vatican Cancels Papal Audiences As Pope Francis Hospitalized

Pope Francis hospitalized with respiratory infection impacting Vatican events. Updates on his condition and implications for upcoming Holy Year celebrations.

Top News · Feb 18, 2025

Pope Eating, Reading But Weekend Events Cancelled: Vatican

Pope Francis breakfasted and read the papers as usual on Tuesday on his fifth day in hospital but appears no closer to being discharged, with the Vatican cancelling his weekend events.

International Business Times · Feb 18, 2025

Pope Francis, 88, fighting double pneumonia in hospital

Pope Francis remains ‘in good spirits’ despite his illness, the Vatican said

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

What happens when a Pope dies and how is a new Pontiff selected?

Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas and updates on Pope Francis’ health

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025

Vatican says the pope has a "polymicrobial respiratory tract infection." What is that?

Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

Pope Francis To Extend Hospitalization Over 'Complex Clinical Picture,' Vatican Says

The pontiff is suffering from a "polymicrobial respiratory tract infection," leading his doctors to change his therapy

Latin Times · Feb 17, 2025

Pope Francis facing ‘complex’ health situation, says Vatican

Concerns grow over the health of the 88-year-old pontiff

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025