Pope Francis' Health Update: A Call for Global Prayer Amid Critical Condition

Fri Jul 18 2025 12:09:02 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Pope Francis' Health Update: A Call for Global Prayer Amid Critical Condition

The Vatican provides a new health update, urging prayers as Pope Francis battles pneumonia with a critical diagnosis.


In a recent statement, the Vatican has informed that Pope Francis remains in a "critical" condition but is stable without new respiratory complications. The pontiff, who has been receiving high-flow oxygen therapy and blood transfusions, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14 due to severe breathing issues, initially treated for bronchitis but later diagnosed with pneumonia impacting both lungs. Despite his health struggles, the Pope is reported to be alert and oriented, participating in Mass amid the care team. Asking for prayers from Catholics worldwide, this marks the Pope's inability to conduct the traditional Angelus prayer for the second consecutive week. Given his medical history, including a partial lung removal, pneumonia poses a significant risk to his health.

The Pope's persistent health challenges over his 12-year papacy include several hospital admissions; he previously dealt with bronchitis in early 2023. As the first Jesuit and Latin American Pope, Francis continues to exemplify strong leadership despite these trying times.

Pope Francis’ Health Update: A Call for Global Prayer Amid Critical Condition

The Vatican provides a new health update, urging prayers as Pope Francis battles pneumonia with a critical diagnosis.

In a recent statement, the Vatican has informed that Pope Francis remains in a "critical" condition but is stable without new respiratory complications. The pontiff, who has been receiving high-flow oxygen therapy and blood transfusions, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14 due to severe breathing issues, initially treated for bronchitis but later diagnosed with pneumonia impacting both lungs. Despite his health struggles, the Pope is reported to be alert and oriented, participating in Mass amid the care team. Asking for prayers from Catholics worldwide, this marks the Pope's inability to conduct the traditional Angelus prayer for the second consecutive week. Given his medical history, including a partial lung removal, pneumonia poses a significant risk to his health.

The Pope's persistent health challenges over his 12-year papacy include several hospital admissions; he previously dealt with bronchitis in early 2023. As the first Jesuit and Latin American Pope, Francis continues to exemplify strong leadership despite these trying times.

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