Francis has also experienced other health issues in recent years, including sciatica and colon surgery in 2021. Pope Francis remains hospitalized as the 88-year-old has been diagnosed with double ...

A look into Pope Francis’ previous health issues. Pope Francis has endured a series of health challenges throughout his life, many of which have contributed to his current condition.

Pope Francis' openness about his health may be as tactical as it is truthful (RNS) — Veteran Vatican reporters say we are witnessing a 'transparency arc' when it comes to the pope’s health.

Holy Week is a time when the pope would be expected to be front and center of events. But as Francis continues to recover from double pneumonia, observers are on the lookout for surprise appearances.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday for the fourth time since being elected in 2013, after he was diagnosed with bronchitis last week. Francis had part of one lung removed as a ...

Pope Francis has had three hospitalizations since he was elected pope in 2013, and underwent major surgery as a young man to have part of one lung ... A look at Pope Francis’ health over the years ...

Pope Francis has had three hospitalizations since he was elected pope in 2013, and underwent major surgery as a young man to have part of one lung removed.

Here’s a look at the pontiff's health history. 1957: In his native Argentina, Francis, then in his early 20s, suffered from a severe respiratory infection that forced doctors to remove part of ...

Pope Francis has had three hospitalizations since he was elected pope in 2013, and underwent major surgery as a young man to have part of one lung removed.

Here’s a look at the pontiff's health history. 1957: In his native Argentina, Francis, then in his early 20s, suffered from a severe respiratory infection that forced doctors to remove part of ...

Here’s a look at the pontiff's health history. 1957: In his native Argentina, Francis, then in his early 20s, suffered from a severe respiratory infection that forced doctors to remove part of ...

In 2022, Francis named Strappetti his “personal health care assistant.” Strappetti and Bernabei usually join Francis on his foreign trips. Here’s a look at the health of the pontiff.