Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital tomorrow Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia for more than five weeks, will be discharged from hospital tomorrow, but will need a further two months of rest at the Vatican, the head of his medical team has said. World • 22 Mar
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital tomorrow Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia for more than five weeks, will be discharged from hospital tomorrow, but will need a further two months of rest at the Vatican, the head of his medical team has said. World • 22 Mar
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating treatment Pope Francis has shown the onset of bilateral pneumonia and his respiratory infection "continues to present a complex picture," the Vatican has said. World • 18 Feb
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating treatment Pope Francis has shown the onset of bilateral pneumonia and his respiratory infection "continues to present a complex picture," the Vatican has said. World • 18 Feb
Pope Francis in stable condition, does not have fever Pope Francis, who is in hospital with a respiratory infection, is in a stable clinical condition and does not have a fever, the Vatican has said in a statement. World • 18 Feb
Pope Francis in stable condition, does not have fever Pope Francis, who is in hospital with a respiratory infection, is in a stable clinical condition and does not have a fever, the Vatican has said in a statement. World • 18 Feb
Pope in hospital has 'slight fever' but stable - Vatican Pope Francis has been admitted to hospital for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the latest in a series of health problems for the 88-year-old pontiff. World • 14 Feb
Pope in hospital has 'slight fever' but stable - Vatican Pope Francis has been admitted to hospital for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the latest in a series of health problems for the 88-year-old pontiff. World • 14 Feb
Pope injures arm in fall at his residence, says Vatican Pope Francis has suffered his second fall in as many months and bruised his forearm, the Vatican has said, adding that he was wearing a sling. World • 16 Jan
Pope injures arm in fall at his residence, says Vatican Pope Francis has suffered his second fall in as many months and bruised his forearm, the Vatican has said, adding that he was wearing a sling. World • 16 Jan
Pope downplays health issues, has no plans to resign Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month, has said in a new book that he feels healthy and has no plans to resign as leader of the global Catholic Church. World • 14 Jan
Pope downplays health issues, has no plans to resign Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month, has said in a new book that he feels healthy and has no plans to resign as leader of the global Catholic Church. World • 14 Jan
Vatican report demands clear rules for abuse compensation The Catholic Church needs to unify policies on compensating victims of sexual abuse by clergy, the Vatican's child protection commission has said in its first annual report. World • 29 Oct 24
Vatican report demands clear rules for abuse compensation The Catholic Church needs to unify policies on compensating victims of sexual abuse by clergy, the Vatican's child protection commission has said in its first annual report. World • 29 Oct 24
Pope names 14 new saints, including 'martyrs of Damascus' Pope Francis has created a new group of saints, canonising 14 individuals including the "martyrs of Damascus", killed in Syria during the Ottoman Empire and symbols of Christian persecution. World • 20 Oct 24
Pope names 14 new saints, including 'martyrs of Damascus' Pope Francis has created a new group of saints, canonising 14 individuals including the "martyrs of Damascus", killed in Syria during the Ottoman Empire and symbols of Christian persecution. World • 20 Oct 24
