The Vatican confirmed Pope Francis' death. He was the second-oldest Pope in Vatican History. Pope Francis was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1935. He has suffered from lung issues for a long time. His latest illness was a double pneumonia that required him to spend five weeks in the hospital, starting on February 14. On Monday, … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Dead at 88 — Vatican Confirms News
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Pope Francis Makes Triumphant Return to Vatican After Health Scare, Crowds Cheer
Pope Francis shocked the crowds on Sunday by surprising them with a visit to St. Peter's Square during a special Jubilee Mass. It was his first outing in public at the Vatican since he left the hospital two weeks earlier after a potentially fatal case of pneumonia. "I have seen the pope!" shouted some as they stood up and applauded without warning. The image of the pope … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Makes Triumphant Return to Vatican After Health Scare, Crowds Cheer
Health Scare: Pope Francis Hospitalized for Bronchitis, Medical Testing
The Vatican confirmed Friday that Pope Francis was hospitalized for bronchitis treatment and to undergo diagnostic tests. This is the latest health issue facing the 88-year-old pontiff. Francis was diagnosed last Thursday with bronchitis but has continued to give daily audiences from his Vatican hotel room, attend his general audience on Wednesday, and preside over an … [Read more...] about Health Scare: Pope Francis Hospitalized for Bronchitis, Medical Testing
Pope Suffers Second Fall in a Month, Injures Arm
The Vatican reported that Pope Francis injured his arm after falling on Thursday. This comes just weeks after a second apparent fall caused a severe bruise to his chin. The Vatican's spokesman stated that Francis did not break his arm, but a sling had been put on him as a precaution. The pope reportedly fell and hit his head on the … [Read more...] about Pope Suffers Second Fall in a Month, Injures Arm