Catholic Church leader Francis was elected 266th pope on March 13, 2013. Francis has made significant adjustments to Catholic Church governance and administration to emphasize openness and accountability.
He reformed the Vatican bureaucracy and created a committee to examine clerical sexual abuse. Francis has also visited with Muslim and Jewish leaders to foster interfaith cooperation.
Hospitalized Pope Francis Death News Goes Viral
The 86-year-old pope was hospitalized at Policlinico A. Gemelli in Rome for respiratory issues. The Vatican official said the tests revealed respiratory illness, not COVID-19. After Pope Francis’ illness, speculations and fake claims of his death spread on social media. No reliable evidence supports these assertions, and the Vatican has not proclaimed them.
He will be hospitalized for medical treatment, but he is doing better today. Pope got numerous letters and prayers from fans following their hospitalization. Many were stunned by the Internet death rumor and are hoping for his quick recovery. However, he is alive and improving. Since Palm Sunday is April 2, viewers are waiting for him.
Pope Francis’ Health Status
According to the Italian news agency Corriere Della Sera, Francis was hospitalized on Wednesday with a respiratory ailment that turned into pneumonia. Although ill, doctors believe the Pope is stable. The Vatican announced on Wednesday that the Pope would receive medical care at Gemelli Hospital in Rome for several days.
The Vatican added, “Pope Francis is touched by the many messages received and expresses his gratitude for the closeness and prayer,” since he had part of one lung removed in his 20s and is at risk of pulmonary difficulties.No virus caused his deteriorating health, but doctors have diagnosed pneumonia.
Pope had various health difficulties, including diverticulitis, and an intestinal infection. Francis had surgery to remove part of his colon in 2021 at Gemelli Hospital. The pope frequently uses a cane and wheelchair during public appearances due to knee ailments.
People anticipate him to be released and conduct the Palm Sunday service on April 2, which begins a hectic week of liturgical festivities running up to Easter Sunday on April 9. He claimed in an interview that he doesn’t want to retire early and wants to lead and improve the military.
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