Tag: Pope Francis

Pope Francis to Be Discharged After Month-Long Hospital Stay

His impending discharge follows recent updates from the Vatican indicating that his health has significantly improved, with his pneumonia now considered under control.

March 23, 2025

Pope Francis Faces Respiratory Crisis Amid Battle with Pneumonia

Amid his health struggles, Pope Francis made an emotional appeal for peace on March 2, calling war "absurd".

March 4, 2025

Pope Francis Shows Slight Improvement Amid Critical Health Condition, Vatican Reports

The Pope remains on oxygen therapy, though the flow and oxygen percentage have been slightly reduced, indicating some positive response to treatment.

February 25, 2025

Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition with Mild Kidney Failure Signs, Vatican Reports

While his blood tests showed early signs of renal failure, the situation is under management, and Pope Francis remains "vigilant and well-oriented."

February 24, 2025

US President Biden Awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction

In a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Biden expressed admiration for Pope Francis, referring to him as the “People’s Pope.”

January 12, 2025

“Great joy and pride for India”: PM Modi after Pope Francis bestows Cardinal title on Kerala’s George Koovakad

India has sent a delegation to witness the special ceremony in Vatican City, where Archbishop Koovakad of the Chenganassery diocese was bestowed with the title of the Cardinal by Pope Francis.

December 8, 2024

Pope Francis held “fraught” call about war in Gaza with Israeli President in October: Report

A Vatican source confirmed to CNN that the call between the Pope and the Israeli president occurred at the end of October. However, CNN could not independently verify the Pope's use of the term "terror."

December 2, 2023