Live updates: Pope Francis’ condition ‘remains critical,’ Vatican says Sunday afternoon

Religious sisters gather outside Gemelli hospital to pray a rosary for Pope Francis on Feb. 22, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Feb 23, 2025 / 06:59 am (CNA). Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican said. After a full week in medical care, the Vatican announced Feb. 22 the Holy Father had suffered a respiratory crisis and required a blood transfusion.  Follow here for the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization:

Live updates: Pope Francis’ condition ‘remains critical,’ Vatican says Sunday afternoon
Religious sisters gather outside Gemelli hospital to pray a rosary for Pope Francis on Feb. 22, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Vatican City, Feb 23, 2025 / 06:59 am (CNA).

Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican said. After a full week in medical care, the Vatican announced Feb. 22 the Holy Father had suffered a respiratory crisis and required a blood transfusion. 

Follow here for the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization: