LBCI

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

World News

19-02-2025 | 00:37

Share

Share

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has the onset of double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Tuesday, complicating treatment for the 88-year pontiff and indicating a further deterioration in his fragile health.

Francis has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week and was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14.

The Vatican said in a statement that the pope had undergone a chest CAT scan on Tuesday afternoon, which had revealed: "the onset of bilateral pneumonia that requires further pharmacological therapy."

Reuters

World News

Pope Francis

Pneumonia

Treatment

Vatican

Next

Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 622

Recommended For You

Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon

08:38

Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon

China to buy up to 120 additional Airbus aircraft: German chancellor

08:00

China to buy up to 120 additional Airbus aircraft: German chancellor

Pope Leo heading to Monaco, Africa, Spain in year's first overseas visits

06:15

Pope Leo heading to Monaco, Africa, Spain in year's first overseas visits

Iran dismisses missile, nuclear claims after Trump alleges 'sinister ambitions'

05:30

Iran dismisses missile, nuclear claims after Trump alleges 'sinister ambitions'

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Heavy rains flood streets across Lebanon, disrupting traffic—Videos

2025-11-25

Heavy rains flood streets across Lebanon, disrupting traffic—Videos

Lebanon fast-tracks Starlink license: What does this mean for businesses and connectivity?

News Bulletin Reports

2025-09-12

Lebanon fast-tracks Starlink license: What does this mean for businesses and connectivity?

Israeli airstrikes target Mjadel and Baraachit in South Lebanon

2025-12-04

Israeli airstrikes target Mjadel and Baraachit in South Lebanon

Iranian president says ties with Lebanon go beyond politics, calls Israel main source of regional instability

12:45

Iranian president says ties with Lebanon go beyond politics, calls Israel main source of regional instability

Videos

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

2026-02-16

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

2026-02-14

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

2026-02-01

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

Berri halts live broadcast amid parliament salary dispute

2026-01-29

Berri halts live broadcast amid parliament salary dispute

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

2026-01-10

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Debate grows: Lebanon banking plan may leave 550,000 depositors without full repayment

1

Debate grows: Lebanon banking plan may leave 550,000 depositors without full repayment

Israeli cabinet discusses Hezbollah role, issues warning to Lebanon: The details

2

Israeli cabinet discusses Hezbollah role, issues warning to Lebanon: The details

Cairo talks highlight Lebanese Army ahead of Paris Conference with EU $100 million support

3

Cairo talks highlight Lebanese Army ahead of Paris Conference with EU $100 million support

Iranian president says ties with Lebanon go beyond politics, calls Israel main source of regional instability

4

Iranian president says ties with Lebanon go beyond politics, calls Israel main source of regional instability

Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon

5

Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon

Hezbollah official says will not intervene in event of 'limited' US strikes on Iran

6

Hezbollah official says will not intervene in event of 'limited' US strikes on Iran

Trump tries to reset presidency in State of the Union speech

7

Trump tries to reset presidency in State of the Union speech

Iran FM says nuclear deal 'within reach' ahead of US talks

8

Iran FM says nuclear deal 'within reach' ahead of US talks

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More