Pope Francis has died, Vatican says, 21 Apr 2025

[Vaderman]

Pope Francis could resign over ill health, says cardinal

Pontiff may step down if pneumonia stops him from having ‘direct contact’ with world’s Catholics, says former Vatican official

www.telegraph.co.uk

Pope Francis could resign over ill health says Italian cardinal.

Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, the former head of the Vatican’s department of cultural affairs, raised the possibility as the 88-year-old pontiff spent his sixth day in hospital battling pneumonia in both lungs.

He said the Pope had always been “decisive” and hinted that he might voluntarily step down as head of the Roman Catholic Church if his health restricted his ability to fulfil his duties.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Pope not out of health danger, but not 'in danger of death,' doctor says

Sergio Alfieri, one of the doctors for Pope Francis, said he is a “fragile” patient given his advanced age and chronic health issues.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[PrairieWind]

I think it is important to remember that the Pope is 88 years old. I certainly hope he continues on, but eventually he will be called home.
I wonder if the behind the scenes discussions are already brewing about what the next conclave will look like.

 

[Dotta]

"Vatican gives update
on Pope Francis
as pneumonia-stricken leader remains in hospital.

In an early morning update given today,
the shortest since he was admitted,
the Vatican said
'Pope Francis rested well'."

Vatican gives update on Pope Francis as leader remains in hospital

Pope Francis has been undergoing treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he was admitted on February 14 after struggling with breathing difficulties.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition

Francis, who has chronic lung disease, was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened.

www.nbcnews.com

...But doctors have warned that the main threat facing the 88-year-old Francis would be the onset of sepsis, a serious infection of the blood that can occur as a complication of pneumonia. As of Friday, there was no evidence of any sepsis, and Francis was responding to the various drugs he is taking, the pope’s medical team said in their first in-depth update on the pope’s condition.

“He is not out of danger,” said his personal physician, Dr. Luigi Carbone. “So like all fragile patients I say they are always on the golden scale: In other words, it takes very little to become unbalanced.”...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

For someone like that, it's actually not an idea to be prepared anyway, and of course to know his own wishes.

What Do the Revisions to the Papal Funeral Rites Signify?

ANALYSIS: The revisions reflect Francis’ desire to simplify the rites and, in some instances, to dispense with centuries-old traditions whose ancient roots had become difficult even for Vatican experts to decipher.

www.ncregister.com

...Pope Francis, who approved the revised rites in April, received the first copy of the printed volume on Nov. 4, according to Vatican News.

The revisions reflect Francis’ desire to simplify the rites and, in some instances, to dispense with centuries-old traditions whose ancient roots had become difficult even for Vatican experts to decipher.

But while certain details have changed, the substance of the papal funeral has not: It remains a public event marked by the kind of attention and distinctive protocols one would expect to honor an important world leader.

This is still the case, even though Francis wanted to ensure that “the funeral of the Roman Pontiff is that of a pastor and a disciple of Christ, and not of a powerful person of this world,” as Archbishop Diego Ravelli, master of pontifical ceremonies, has explained...

 

[Trebor5591]

Praying for the full recovery of Pope Francis...

 

[MassGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1893366548363927815

 

[Dotta]

"The statement says
that in the morning the Pope
had a prolonged asthma crisis,
which required the administration of oxygen.

Franciszek is conscious,
but suffered more than the previous day,
the statement added.

According to Corriere della Sera,
which quotes a statement from the Holy See,
'at the moment the prognosis is uncertain'.
Doctors at the hospital explained that Francis 'asked for the truth to be told'.

Significantly, on Saturday morning Vatican reported that the Pope had 'rested well'.

This was the shortest information given since Francis' hospitalization began on February 14.

Vatican sources said
the Pope would not lead Sunday's Angelus prayer from the hospital,
but the text of his reflections would be released.

The faithful from various countries have been coming to the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome for another day,
where they leave candles and flowers in front of the statue of St. John Paul II
and pray for the health of Pope Francis,
who has been staying there for eight days."

Konieczna była transfuzja krwi. Niepokojące doniesienia ws. papieża

Stan papieża Franciszka, przebywającego w rzymskiej Poliklinice Gemelli, jest nadal krytyczny i dlatego zagrożenie nie minęło - poinformował w sobotę Watykan w wieczornym biuletynie medycznym.

wiadomosci.wp.pl

 

[ErinC]

I hate this so much. Aside from the inherent tragedy, this is so not the time we need to be losing a cooler head and an at least somewhat neutral party on the world stage.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition

Francis, who has chronic lung disease, was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened.

www.nbcnews.com

ROME — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said.

The 88-year-old Francis, who has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection, also received blood transfusions after tests showed a condition associated with anemia, the Vatican said in a late update.

“The Holy Father continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair although in more pain than yesterday. At the moment the prognosis is reserved,” the statement said.

Earlier, doctors said that Francis was battling a pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection that doctors say remains touch-and-go and will keep him hospitalized for at least another week...

Pope Francis is in critical condition after long respiratory crisis

The 88-year-old Francis has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection.

www.detroitnews.com

Rome – Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said.

The 88-year-old Francis, who has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection, also received blood transfusions after tests showed a condition associated with anemia, the Vatican said in a late update.

“The Holy Father continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair although in more pain than yesterday. At the moment the prognosis is reserved,” the statement said...

 

[Leilei]

One of my favorite memories of my mom was when we went to Vatican City, and we made it just in time to receive his blessing after his Wednesday service. She was just gazing up at the giant screen of him and looked positively joyful. That was ten years ago and right before she started chemo for colon cancer - she beat it a few years before she passed <3 She loved Pope Frank.

Pope Francis in critical condition, Vatican says

Doctors say he is touch-and-go and that he is by no means out of danger.

www.wsbtv.com

 

[LaborDayRN]

One of my favorite memories of my mom was when we went to Vatican City, and we made it just in time to receive his blessing after his Wednesday service. She was just gazing up at the giant screen of him and looked positively joyful. That was ten years ago and right before she started chemo for colon cancer - she beat it a few years before she passed <3 She loved Pope Frank.

Pope Francis in critical condition, Vatican says

Doctors say he is touch-and-go and that he is by no means out of danger.

www.wsbtv.com

I've also been thinking of my sweet late husband. We visited Italy several years before he passed and the Vatican was so amazing. I'm so glad we were able to experience it together.

 

[Dotta]

"A wave of prayers around the world ​

for the health of Pope Francis.​

Pope Francis,
who is staying at the Gemelli Clinic,
is receiving assurances of prayers for his health from people and institutions from all over the world.

A triduum of Holy Masses for the Holy Father
is to be celebrated in his native Argentina.

The chief rabbi of Rome has sent wishes of support.

Prayers are also coming from:
the United States, Europe and South American countries.

Argentina at the Pope's side

Assurances of prayer are coming from Argentina,
Francis' home country.

In a note to the faithful,
the bishops call on all communities to unite in prayer for the Pope's health."

The gate of the Gemelli Clinic, where Pope Francis is staying

Fala modlitwy na świecie w intencji zdrowia Papieża Franciszka

Do przebywającego w Klinice Gemelli Papieża Franciszka przesyłane są zapewnienia o modlitwie za jego zdrowie od ludzi i instytucji z całego świata. W jego...

www.gosc.pl

 

[DS2021]

Wasnt in the hospital for pneumonia last year too?

 

[airportwoman]

Praying for the full recovery of Pope Francis...

And if that is not what God wants for him, that his passing be peaceful.

 

[airportwoman]

"A wave of prayers around the world ​

for the health of Pope Francis.​

Pope Francis,
who is staying at the Gemelli Clinic,
is receiving assurances of prayers for his health from people and institutions from all over the world.

A triduum of Holy Masses for the Holy Father
is to be celebrated in his native Argentina.

The chief rabbi of Rome has sent wishes of support.

Prayers are also coming from:
the United States, Europe and South American countries.

Argentina at the Pope's side

Assurances of prayer are coming from Argentina,
Francis' home country.

In a note to the faithful,
the bishops call on all communities to unite in prayer for the Pope's health."

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The gate of the Gemelli Clinic, where Pope Francis is staying

Fala modlitwy na świecie w intencji zdrowia Papieża Franciszka

Do przebywającego w Klinice Gemelli Papieża Franciszka przesyłane są zapewnienia o modlitwie za jego zdrowie od ludzi i instytucji z całego świata. W jego...

www.gosc.pl

Prayers are coming from all nations and continents, I'm sure.

 

[Vaderman]

I have a bad feeling that he's not going to pull out of this one.

 

[whitelilac]

I have a bad feeling that he's not going to pull out of this one.

Same. I've been holding my breath hoping that I'm wrong.

 

[LaborDayRN]

Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition

Francis, who has chronic lung disease, was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened.

www.nbcnews.com