Pope had peaceful night as he marks 12 years in the job Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital, but with his health casting a shadow over his future. World • 13 Mar 25
Pope had peaceful night as he marks 12 years in the job Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital, but with his health casting a shadow over his future. World • 13 Mar 25
'Still much to be done' on reform in the Catholic Church A coalition of national church reform groups has used the 12th anniversary of Pope Francis' election to stress the urgent need for reform initiated by the current pontiff and confirmed by the World Synod. World • 13 Mar 25
'Still much to be done' on reform in the Catholic Church A coalition of national church reform groups has used the 12th anniversary of Pope Francis' election to stress the urgent need for reform initiated by the current pontiff and confirmed by the World Synod. World • 13 Mar 25
Chest scan confirms Pope's condition improving - Vatican Pope Francis remains stable in hospital and a chest scan confirmed improvements in his condition, the Vatican has said, in a further sign of progress as he battles double pneumonia. World • 13 Mar 25
Chest scan confirms Pope's condition improving - Vatican Pope Francis remains stable in hospital and a chest scan confirmed improvements in his condition, the Vatican has said, in a further sign of progress as he battles double pneumonia. World • 13 Mar 25
Pope 'stable', out of imminent danger Pope Francis remains stable after almost four weeks in hospital with pneumonia, the Vatican said, declining to speculate on when he might go home, the day after doctors indicated he was no longer in danger. World • 11 Mar 25
Pope 'stable', out of imminent danger Pope Francis remains stable after almost four weeks in hospital with pneumonia, the Vatican said, declining to speculate on when he might go home, the day after doctors indicated he was no longer in danger. World • 11 Mar 25
Pope still improving, prognosis no longer 'reserved' Pope Francis is still improving and his prognosis is no longer considered uncertain, the Vatican has said. Europe • 11 Mar 25
Pope still improving, prognosis no longer 'reserved' Pope Francis is still improving and his prognosis is no longer considered uncertain, the Vatican has said. Europe • 11 Mar 25
Pope remains stable, in 'complex' critical condition Pope Francis is stable in a Rome hospital as he remains in a "complex" critical condition, the Vatican said as the 88-year-old marked three weeks in hospital with pneumonia. World • 07 Mar 25
Pope remains stable, in 'complex' critical condition Pope Francis is stable in a Rome hospital as he remains in a "complex" critical condition, the Vatican said as the 88-year-old marked three weeks in hospital with pneumonia. World • 07 Mar 25
Updates highlight Pope's focus on fighting misinformation Twice-daily bulletins were published at the behest of Pope Francis since he went into hospital, to avoid disinformation and misinformation. Analysis and Comment • 07 Mar 25
Updates highlight Pope's focus on fighting misinformation Twice-daily bulletins were published at the behest of Pope Francis since he went into hospital, to avoid disinformation and misinformation. Analysis and Comment • 07 Mar 25
Pope Francis releases audio message of thanks for prayers Pope Francis has recorded and released an audio message thanking those who have been praying for his recovery, his voice breathless as he nears three weeks in hospital with pneumonia. World • 07 Mar 25
Pope Francis releases audio message of thanks for prayers Pope Francis has recorded and released an audio message thanking those who have been praying for his recovery, his voice breathless as he nears three weeks in hospital with pneumonia. World • 07 Mar 25
Pope stable during the day, did some work, Vatican says Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, will again receive non-invasive ventilation overnight, the Vatican has said. World • 05 Mar 25
Pope stable during the day, did some work, Vatican says Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, will again receive non-invasive ventilation overnight, the Vatican has said. World • 05 Mar 25
Pope Francis remained stable during day, says Vatican Pope Francis, batting double pneumonia in hospital, has remained stable throughout the day and has not had any new respiratory crises, the Vatican has said. World • 04 Mar 25
Pope Francis remained stable during day, says Vatican Pope Francis, batting double pneumonia in hospital, has remained stable throughout the day and has not had any new respiratory crises, the Vatican has said. World • 04 Mar 25
Pope suffered 'acute respiratory insufficiency' - Vatican Pope Francis has suffered two new breathing attacks, requiring two separate bronchoscopies, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff struggles to recover from pneumonia. World • 03 Mar 25
Pope suffered 'acute respiratory insufficiency' - Vatican Pope Francis has suffered two new breathing attacks, requiring two separate bronchoscopies, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff struggles to recover from pneumonia. World • 03 Mar 25
Pope used 'high-flow oxygen therapy' but is 'stable' Pope Francis's condition is stable, the Vatican said on his 17th day in hospital, while adding that the 88-year-old pontiff's prognosis was "reserved". World • 02 Mar 25
Pope used 'high-flow oxygen therapy' but is 'stable' Pope Francis's condition is stable, the Vatican said on his 17th day in hospital, while adding that the 88-year-old pontiff's prognosis was "reserved". World • 02 Mar 25
Vatican: Pope's condition 'stable' after breathing crisis Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for two weeks with double pneumonia, is in a "stable" condition, the Vatican has said while again declining to offer a prognosis. World • 01 Mar 25
Vatican: Pope's condition 'stable' after breathing crisis Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for two weeks with double pneumonia, is in a "stable" condition, the Vatican has said while again declining to offer a prognosis. World • 01 Mar 25
Pope Francis had 'isolated' breathing crisis in hospital Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital for two weeks, has had an "isolated breathing crisis" and received "non-invasive mechanical ventilation" to help him breathe, the Vatican said in a statement. World • 28 Feb 25
Pope Francis had 'isolated' breathing crisis in hospital Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital for two weeks, has had an "isolated breathing crisis" and received "non-invasive mechanical ventilation" to help him breathe, the Vatican said in a statement. World • 28 Feb 25
Pope Francis 'improving today also', Vatican says Pope Francis, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, slept well overnight and is resting, the Vatican said in a brief statement this morning. World • 27 Feb 25
Pope Francis 'improving today also', Vatican says Pope Francis, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, slept well overnight and is resting, the Vatican said in a brief statement this morning. World • 27 Feb 25
Pope Francis shows further 'slight improvement' - Vatican Pope Francis has shown a "further, slight improvement" as he battles double pneumonia in hospital and a previously reported kidney problem has been resolved, the Vatican has said. World • 26 Feb 25
Pope Francis shows further 'slight improvement' - Vatican Pope Francis has shown a "further, slight improvement" as he battles double pneumonia in hospital and a previously reported kidney problem has been resolved, the Vatican has said. World • 26 Feb 25
Pope Francis remains critical, but stable, Vatican says Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in critical condition for the fourth day running but is stable and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said. World • 25 Feb 25
Pope Francis remains critical, but stable, Vatican says Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in critical condition for the fourth day running but is stable and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said. World • 25 Feb 25
'Slight improvement' in Pope's condition, Vatican says Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement", the Vatican said. Europe • 24 Feb 25
'Slight improvement' in Pope's condition, Vatican says Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement", the Vatican said. Europe • 24 Feb 25
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, Vatican says Pope Francis who is battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition and his prognosis is still guarded because of the "complexity" of his clinical condition, the Vatican has said. World • 23 Feb 25
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, Vatican says Pope Francis who is battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition and his prognosis is still guarded because of the "complexity" of his clinical condition, the Vatican has said. World • 23 Feb 25
Pope Francis's condition has worsened, Vatican says Pope Francis's condition "continues to be critical", the Vatican has said, saying the 88-year-old was alert but had suffered a respiratory attack that required "high-flow oxygen", and also blood transfusions. World • 22 Feb 25
Pope Francis's condition has worsened, Vatican says Pope Francis's condition "continues to be critical", the Vatican has said, saying the 88-year-old was alert but had suffered a respiratory attack that required "high-flow oxygen", and also blood transfusions. World • 22 Feb 25
Pope Francis 'not out of danger,' says his doctor One of the doctors treating Pope Francis said the 88-year-old, who has pneumonia, was "not out of danger" and would likely stay in hospital "at least all next week". World • 21 Feb 25
Pope Francis 'not out of danger,' says his doctor One of the doctors treating Pope Francis said the 88-year-old, who has pneumonia, was "not out of danger" and would likely stay in hospital "at least all next week". World • 21 Feb 25
Pope Francis improving slightly, has no fever Pope Francis, in hospital for double pneumonia, is improving slightly, has no fever, and his blood analyses are stable, the Vatican has said. World • 21 Feb 25
Pope Francis improving slightly, has no fever Pope Francis, in hospital for double pneumonia, is improving slightly, has no fever, and his blood analyses are stable, the Vatican has said. World • 21 Feb 25
Pope Francis has double pneumonia - what does that mean? Pope Francis, 88, is in hospital being treated for double pneumonia following a respiratory infection - what is pneumonia? World • 19 Feb 25
Pope Francis has double pneumonia - what does that mean? Pope Francis, 88, is in hospital being treated for double pneumonia following a respiratory infection - what is pneumonia? World • 19 Feb 25
Pope, battling pneumonia, shows 'slight improvement' Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital, is in a stable condition and has shown "slight improvement" in results from recent blood tests, the Vatican has said. World • 19 Feb 25
Pope, battling pneumonia, shows 'slight improvement' Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital, is in a stable condition and has shown "slight improvement" in results from recent blood tests, the Vatican has said. World • 19 Feb 25
