Published On: Wed, Mar 5th, 2025

From secretions to oxygen, why is the Vatican sharing so much detail about the Pope’s health?

Nuns pray below a statue outisde a hospital

As Pope Francis has battled double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital since Feb. 14, the Vatican has been trying something new. The Holy See press office has been giving daily updates on his condition.

CBC | World News

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From secretions to oxygen, why is the Vatican sharing so much detail about the Pope’s health?