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Inside the VaticanFebruary 27, 2025
Dr. Sergio Alfieri, director of medical and surgical sciences at Rome's Gemelli hospital, responds to a reporter's question about Pope Francis' health during a news conference in the hospital atrium Feb. 21, 2025. Pope Francis has been hospitalized since Feb. 14. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)

Pope Francis remains in critical condition after being hospitalized for bronchitis that developed into double pneumonia. While his condition is serious, there are signs of improvement, including progress in his lab results and increased mobility. However, his doctors caution that he is not out of danger, and his condition could still worsen.

In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell provide a comprehensive update on Pope Francis’ health crisis, discussing the Vatican’s daily health reports and a recent press conference in which the pope’s medical team shared details of his condition. Despite the severity of his illness, his doctors highlighted his good humor and mobility. Colleen and Gerry also address the misinformation that has been circulating about the pope’s health.

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