Pope Francis Attends Mass in Hospital Chapel As Vatican Gives Important Update About His Health

Pope Francis Attends Mass in Hospital Chapel As Vatican Gives Important Update About His Health

  • The Vatican has given a new update about the health of Pope Francis, who is currently at the hospital
  • According to the Vatican, the pontiff slept well throughout the night of Sunday and even attended mass at the hospital chapel
  • The update stated that the Pope remained stable as he continued treatment for bilateral pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital

There is an improvement in Pope Francis' health, according to information released by the Vatican.

The 88-year-old pontiff has spent days in the hospital, and Christians around the world have been praying for him.

Pope Francis is recovering at the hospital.
Pope Francis is said to have slept well on Sunday night. Photo credit: Getty Images/Vatican Pool and Picture alliance.
Source: Getty Images

The Pope is suffering from pneumonia, and is receiving treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. A new release says he is making progress in his battle against the ailment.

In the release shared on Instagram by Vatican News, the Pope had a good sleep on Sunday night.

The information also says he attended mass at the Gemelli Hospital chapel.

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Pope Francis is recovering from pnemonia.
A woman touches a portrait of Pope Francis following a mass held to pray for the ailing Pontiff on February 24, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Photo credit: Getty Images/NurPhoto and John Moore.
Source: Getty Images

The release, attributed to the Holy See's Press, stated:

"The Pope has not required non-invasive mechanical ventilation, but only supplemental high-flow oxygenation. He does not have a fever."

See the full statement below:

People react to updates about Pope Francis' health

@david_mcdonnell1 said:

"Pope Francis you are in our prayers. Our Lady of Victories Prayer Group Christchurch NewZealand."

@willi_vela said:

"Alléluia. Papaa Francis is safe into the wings of his guardian angel. Thank you for the medical team."

@santhoshkathuluru said:

"May Lord, God Almighty, grant good health to Our Pope Francis."

@nonik_phoebe said:

"Praise to the Lord. Get well soon Papa Francesco, really miss you."

@yash_rajendra_vadr said:

"Speedy recovery, Jesus I trust in thee amen."

@tezzasmif said:

"Keeping Pope Francis in my heart. Please God keep healing Francis."

@aisha_walters said:

"Praise God, please keep Pope Francis comfortable and free from pain."

@quintalsharon.m said:

"Continued prayers for our Holy Father Pope Francis."

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@norahnorah.49 said:

"Amen. Hallelujah. Brothers and sisters, thank you for your prayers, let’s continue to pray together."

@spencerianlove said:

"Please continue to pray for Pope Francis. The world needs him."

@frenchies1105 said:

"Good afternoon Pope Francis. ❤️ May God’s Merciful Love continue to embrace you with His Tender Loving Care, while Blessing you with His Strength, Healing, Protection, Comfort, and Renewed Complete Good Health. We implore you Blessed Mother Mary, St. Joseph and all the angels and saints in Heaven, please continue to pray for continued healing of Pope Francis. Thank you. For this we ask in the name of Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen."

Who will be the next pontiff after Pope Francis?

In a related story reported by Legit.ng, after Pope Francis was hospitalised, there were speculations already as to who would succeed him.

Reports emerged in the week that the papal head was in the hospital where he was recovering from pneumonia.

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There are at least eight top cardinals at the Vatican who might possibly succeed the ailing Pope, who is currently 88 years old.

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