Rome — The Vatican said Wednesday that Pope Francis had spent a peaceful night in a Rome hospital — his fifth after being admitted with a bout of bronchitis that has developed into pneumonia in both lungs. Tuesday’s bilateral pneumonia diagnosis would be a worrying turn for any 88-year-old, but it is of particular concern for … Read more
Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment, according to Vatican authorities Monday. On Tuesday, he underwent a chest CT scan, which showed the onset of bilateral pneumonia, requiring further drug therapy, the Vatican press office said. The 88-year-old pope has been hospitalized since Friday at Rome’s … Read more
Pope Francis kicks off Jubilee year – CBS News Watch CBS News Pope Francis ushered in the start of a Jubilee year at St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve. The Vatican has spent years prepping for the once every quarter-century event. Chris Livesay has the story. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for … Read more