STORY: :: Pope Francis had a ‘tranquil’ night in hospital as he fights double pneumonia, the Vatican says
:: February 23, 2025
:: Rome, Italy
The pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing for several days and subsequently had pneumonia diagnosed in both lungs.
The Vatican described his condition as “critical” for the first time on Saturday, reporting that he had needed supplemental oxygen and blood transfusions that day.
