Pope Francis: details about his health and hospitalization in 2025
21 april 2025 в 14:37
Below, Hollywood Life has gathered all the information we know so far about the health of Pope Francis, his hospitalization in 2025, and his discharge.
Pope Francis was 88 years old, born on December 17, 1936.
Pope Francis was hospitalized in a Roman hospital after battling bronchitis for several weeks. The Vatican released a statement confirming this news. It stated: «This morning, after the audiences, Pope Francis will be hospitalized at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic for necessary diagnostic tests and continuation of treatment for bronchitis, which is still ongoing».
Hours before being taken to the hospital, Francis was still holding audiences in the Vatican. His recent illness caused concern among supporters and those in the Vatican.
On February 17, 2025, the Vatican provided an update on Pope Francis' health, revealing that he was battling a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection. As a result, he needed to remain in the hospital for a «necessary» amount of time. The Pope’s treatment plan would include a change in medication. To help him recover, the Vatican also mentioned that he had a peaceful weekend, and medical staff prescribed complete rest.
The next day, The Guardian reported that the Pope had developed bilateral pneumonia after additional tests at the hospital. According to the publication, Francis underwent a chest x-ray, which showed «the beginning of bilateral pneumonia, requiring further pharmacological therapy». According to WedMD, bilateral pneumonia affects both lungs in a person. This condition can inflame and/or scar a person’s lungs.
On February 23, 2025, the Vatican confirmed that blood tests showed kidney failure in Francis.
On April 20, Francis delivered his traditional Easter prayer, but just a few hours later, he passed away, as announced by the Vatican the following day.
According to the head of his medical team, Francis needed two more months of rest before returning to the Vatican. His doctors also mentioned that he would need «a lot of time» for his body to fully heal.
However, by 2022, rumors resurfaced when Francis developed a knee condition 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 evening mass about a week later. Francis' hospitalization in 2025 was the second known instance where he needed medical assistance to combat bronchitis.
According to CNN, the Argentine leader had been suffering from lung problems throughout his life. As reported, Francis had previously battled a severe bout of pneumonia
Pope Francis was 88 years old, born on December 17, 1936.
Pope Francis was hospitalized in a Roman hospital after battling bronchitis for several weeks. The Vatican released a statement confirming this news. It stated: «This morning, after the audiences, Pope Francis will be hospitalized at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic for necessary diagnostic tests and continuation of treatment for bronchitis, which is still ongoing».
Hours before being taken to the hospital, Francis was still holding audiences in the Vatican. His recent illness caused concern among supporters and those in the Vatican.
On February 17, 2025, the Vatican provided an update on Pope Francis' health, revealing that he was battling a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection. As a result, he needed to remain in the hospital for a «necessary» amount of time. The Pope’s treatment plan would include a change in medication. To help him recover, the Vatican also mentioned that he had a peaceful weekend, and medical staff prescribed complete rest.
The next day, The Guardian reported that the Pope had developed bilateral pneumonia after additional tests at the hospital. According to the publication, Francis underwent a chest x-ray, which showed «the beginning of bilateral pneumonia, requiring further pharmacological therapy». According to WedMD, bilateral pneumonia affects both lungs in a person. This condition can inflame and/or scar a person’s lungs.
On February 23, 2025, the Vatican confirmed that blood tests showed kidney failure in Francis.
On April 20, Francis delivered his traditional Easter prayer, but just a few hours later, he passed away, as announced by the Vatican the following day.
According to the head of his medical team, Francis needed two more months of rest before returning to the Vatican. His doctors also mentioned that he would need «a lot of time» for his body to fully heal.
However, by 2022, rumors resurfaced when Francis developed a knee condition 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 evening mass about a week later. Francis' hospitalization in 2025 was the second known instance where he needed medical assistance to combat bronchitis.
According to CNN, the Argentine leader had been suffering from lung problems throughout his life. As reported, Francis had previously battled a severe bout of pneumonia
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