Pope Francis hospitalized in Rome due to illness: details
15 february 2025 в 12:37
Pope Francis was hospitalized in a hospital in Rome on Friday for treatment of an illness, causing concern around the world about his health.
«This morning, after the audiences, Pope Francis was hospitalized at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic for necessary diagnostic tests and continuation of treatment for bronchitis», - the Vatican statement said.
As a result of the Pope’s hospitalization, all scheduled events for the next three days have been canceled.
Pope Francis was born on December 17, 1936, making him 88 years old in 2025.
Pope Francis has been the Pope since March 13, 2013. By February 2025, he had been in office for almost 12 years.
Since 2021, health issues with Francis have fueled rumors of his resignation, which the Pope has denied. At that time, he underwent surgery on his intestine to remove part of his colon due to diverticulitis causing inflammation in the intestine. According to Reuters, Francis denied rumors of resignation, saying on the Spanish radio network COPE that he had never even thought of stepping down from the papal throne.
However, by 2022, rumors resurfaced when Francis had knee problems that hindered him from performing some of his duties. As a result, he has been using a wheelchair and cane since then.
The following year, Francis was hospitalized for bronchitis. He returned to celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass about a week later. Francis' hospitalization in 2025 was the second known instance when he needed medical assistance to combat bronchitis.
According to CNN, the Argentine leader has suffered from lung problems throughout his life. Francis had previously battled a severe bout of pneumonia, the publication reported
«This morning, after the audiences, Pope Francis was hospitalized at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic for necessary diagnostic tests and continuation of treatment for bronchitis», - the Vatican statement said.
As a result of the Pope’s hospitalization, all scheduled events for the next three days have been canceled.
Pope Francis was born on December 17, 1936, making him 88 years old in 2025.
Pope Francis has been the Pope since March 13, 2013. By February 2025, he had been in office for almost 12 years.
Since 2021, health issues with Francis have fueled rumors of his resignation, which the Pope has denied. At that time, he underwent surgery on his intestine to remove part of his colon due to diverticulitis causing inflammation in the intestine. According to Reuters, Francis denied rumors of resignation, saying on the Spanish radio network COPE that he had never even thought of stepping down from the papal throne.
However, by 2022, rumors resurfaced when Francis had knee problems that hindered him from performing some of his duties. As a result, he has been using a wheelchair and cane since then.
The following year, Francis was hospitalized for bronchitis. He returned to celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass about a week later. Francis' hospitalization in 2025 was the second known instance when he needed medical assistance to combat bronchitis.
According to CNN, the Argentine leader has suffered from lung problems throughout his life. Francis had previously battled a severe bout of pneumonia, the publication reported
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