Published On: Tue, Mar 25th, 2025

Pope Francis was ‘in danger of his life,’ says Rome doctor who treated pontiff

The pope, an older cleanshaven man, gives a thumbsup with his right hand while seated and wearing white religious garments.

Pope Francis came so close to death at one point during his 38-day fight in hospital against pneumonia that his doctors considered ending treatment so he could die in peace, the head of the pope’s medical team said.

CBC | World News

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Pope Francis was ‘in danger of his life,’ says Rome doctor who treated pontiff