Universal Church

Since his release from the hospital, the Holy Father has gradually resumed his activities, albeit at a convalescent pace. His homilies at major celebrations are read by cardinals, he sometimes makes impromptu public appearances, and he receives some visitors. Here are excerpts from his few messages.

According to information from the Holy See Press Office on April 8, the Holy Father continues to work and is in contact with the various ministries. In recent days, he has gradually resumed some meetings, and therapies are continuing, particularly motor and respiratory therapy.

The College's cardinals come from 7 continents, spread across 94 countries. 71 countries have cardinal electors.

Since Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Pope's health remained "stationary" and yesterday Saturday evening the Holy See Press Office confirmed that "the clinical conditions of the Holy Father have remained stable, which confirms the progress observed during the week."

Yesterday, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Pope's health remained "stationary"; Today, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in the morning, the anniversary of his pontificate, the Holy See Press Office noted that the Holy Father continued his pharmacological treatment and physiotherapy and attended activities of the Curia.

During the rosary on Thursday evening, March 6, 2025, an audio recording of Pope Francis thanking the faithful for their prayers was played in St. Peter's Square. As of this Friday morning, March 7, it is fitting to know that the Holy Father is in "stable" condition.

Yesterday, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Pope received the ashes and Companions of Christ before engaging in some professional activities. This Thursday morning, the Holy See noted that the Pope spent a peaceful night. Let's read an excerpt from his 2016 message for the Day of the Sick.

Yesterday evening, Monday, February 3, 2025, Pope Francis "had suffered two episodes of acute respiratory failure; today he continues his treatment and respiratory physiotherapy. After yesterday's two attacks, he has been able to return to high-flow oxygen since this morning.

Yesterday evening, Friday, February 28, 2025, the Press Office announced that "the Holy Father suffered an isolated attack of bronchospasm which led to an episode of vomiting with inhalation and a sudden worsening of his respiratory condition. However, the Pope had a peaceful night and is resting.

Yesterday, Thursday, February 27, 2025, in the evening, the official statement indicated that the Holy Father "alternated between high-flow oxygen therapy and the respiratory mask"; today, Friday, February 28, 2025, the Holy See Press Office confirmed that "The night passed peacefully and the Pope is resting."

Yesterday, Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the Vatican press office revealed that the Pope "Pope Francis spent a quiet night and is resting." Today, Thursday, February 27, 2025, the official announcement notes that while receiving "high-flow oxygen" the Holy Father shows "normal evolution of pulmonary inflammation" and he continues "respiratory physiotherapy."