2 days ago · Pope Francis has told soldiers, police and other law enforcement officials from around the world that armed force can only be used for legitimate defense and must always respect international law. ... Since being diagnosed with bronchitis on Thursday, the pope had continued his activities and audiences indoors at Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican ...

19 hours ago · Pope Francis presides over Mass at St. Peter's Basilica January 26, 2025 in St. Peter's Basilica. (Photo: Vatican press pool) Pope Francis has been suffering from a severe case of bronchitis for ...

6 days ago · A Holy See Press Office statement says Pope Francis is affected by bronchitis and will be conducting his activities at his residence in the Vatican in the coming days. By Vatican News. A Vatican Press Office statement to journalists said “Due to bronchitis that he is experiencing these days, and in order to continue his activities, on Friday ...

6 days ago · Vatican City, Feb 6, 2025 / 12:30 pm. Pope Francis will hold the next few days of meetings in rooms at his Vatican residence while sick with bronchitis, the Vatican said Thursday.

2 days ago · The Pope then asked his Master of Ceremonies, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, to continue reading his homily for him, as he was a bit out of breath. Over the past few days, the Pope has been getting over bronchitis, but he has continued his activities and meetings at his Casa Santa Marta residence.

3 days ago · Pope Francis presided over the Jubilee Mass for Armed Forces, Police, and Security Personnel on Sunday, with Archbishop Diego Ravelli reading his prepared homily as the pontiff recovers from ...

2 days ago · The Pope, who had part of one of his lungs removed as a young man, was admitted to hospital for three nights in 2023 with bronchitis, which was cured with antibiotics. AFP More on this Topic

5 days ago · Pope Francis is suffering from bronchitis but plans to maintain his scheduled appointments in the coming days, the Vatican said on Thursday. The pope, who told pilgrims at his general audience on ...

Apr 1, 2023 · Francis, 86, was hospitalized on Wednesday at Gemelli Polyclinic after reportedly having breathing difficulties following his weekly public audience. Doctors said the pontiff was receiving...

Mar 30, 2023 · Acute, aka short-term, bronchitis is usually caused by a viral infection, but it can also be bacterial, which appears to be the case with the pope, given his treatment with antibiotics. Acute...