Pope Francis to attend climate conference in Dubai despite lung inflammation

November 26, 2023

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis shared on Sunday that he has an inflammation in his lungs but plans to travel to Dubai later this week to address the climate change conference. Francis missed his usual Sunday appearance at a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a day after the Vatican announced he was suffering from …

Pope released from hospital after undergoing abdominal surgery

June 16, 2023

Pope Francis has been discharged from a hospital in Rome on Friday following a successful abdominal surgery he underwent last week. The 86-year-old pontiff spent nine days at Gemelli Policlinic hospital after undergoing hernia repair surgery. The medical team responsible for the pope’s care stated that the procedure went smoothly, and his recovery is progressing …