Pope Francis’ hospitalisation: The complex picture, three weeks in

By America Media, 9 March 2025
Vatican City, February 10, 2016: A Nun Praying the rosary during Pope Francis weekly general Audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. Image: Shutterstock

 

Pope Francis has been hospitalized for nearly three weeks with double pneumonia. In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Ricardo da Silva, S.J., speaks with veteran Vatican reporter Gerard O’Connell about the pope’s health, ongoing work, and the misinformation surrounding his condition. While stable, the pope’s condition remains serious and his prognosis is “guarded,” meaning he is not yet out of danger.

In the second half, Ricardo asks Gerry about his recent interview with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, where they discussed ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as diplomatic relations with the U.S. and China.

Inside the Vatican is a podcast that goes behind the headlines of the biggest Vatican news stories with hosts Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell.

With thanks to America, where this article originally appeared.

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