Pope Francis: A Look at His Health Journey
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Are you curious about Pope Francis' health journey? Here's a rundown of his recent medical issues, hospitalizations, and surgeries since 2021.
Pope Francis has received an enormous outpouring of love and well wishes from believers worldwide, with thousands of letters daily, as reported by the Italian postal service. This affection and closeness are evident in the increased mail - up to 150 kilograms more per day - recorded at the Fiumicino post center.
Celebrating his twelfth anniversary in office on Thursday, the Pope even had a piece of cake for the occasion. His recovery from bronchitis and subsequent pneumonia, which landed him in the Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14, is ongoing, but progressing. The Vatican assures us that his discharge is not imminent.
Let's rewind a bit. In July 2021, Pope Francis underwent colon surgery at Gemelli Hospital to remove a portion of his intestine due to diverticulitis. He spent about a week recovering. The following year, in June, he had knee surgery to alleviate chronic knee pain, but it wasn't major - just a series of injections. By July, his knee pain was so severe that he needed a wheelchair for mobility.
In March 2023, Pope Francis was hospitalized again, this time for bronchitis. He spent a few days at Gemelli Hospital for treatment and recovery. Fast forward to March 2025, and the Pope was back in the hospital, grappling with a respiratory tract infection, pneumonia in both lungs, and mild kidney issues. He reportedly struggled to breathe when admitted.
This timeline provides a snapshot of Pope Francis' health issues and hospitalizations since 2021. It's essential to note that this list may not cover all surgeries or minor medical interventions during this period. Let's hope and pray for the Pope's swift and full recovery!
- Despite his continuous health journey, which included battling bronchitis and subsequent pneumonia, Pope Francis received an impressive volume of letters, with up to 150 kilograms more daily mail at the Fiumicino post center, indicating unwavering support from believers worldwide.
- Shortly after his recovery from bronchitis and pneumonia in February 2023, Pope Francis celebrated his twelfth anniversary as Pope happily, indulging in a piece of cake.
- In stark contrast, the Pope's health journey took a turn for the worse in March 2025 when he was hospitalized again due to a respiratory tract infection, pneumonia, and mild kidney issues, prompting concern for his well-being.
