Archbishop denounces alarmism, ‘morbid atmosphere’ surrounding pope’s health

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Archbishop denounces alarmism, ‘morbid atmosphere’ surrounding pope’s health

Pope Francis greets Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, on Feb. 20, 2023. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Feb 20, 2025 / 14:30 pm (CNA). While acknowledging that concern about Pope Francis’ health is understandable, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, called the narrative that fuels speculation about the seriousness of his condition and the pre-conclave atmosph…

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The president of the Pontifical Academy of Life, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, criticized alarmist speculation about Pope Francis' health and the prevailing pre-conclave climate, which create an “unhealthy atmosphere”. Speaking to ACI Prensa, the Italian hierarch admitted that “we have a right to worry” that the 88-year-old pope has bilateral pneumonia and has been in hospital since February 14. “The situation is with the article “Unhealthy atmosp…

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Archbishop Paglia denounces alarmism, ‘morbid atmosphere’ surrounding pope’s health

While acknowledging that concern about Pope Francis’ health is understandable, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, called the narrative that fuels speculation about the seriousness of his condition and the pre-conclave atmosphere “morbid.” Speaking with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, the bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Terni-Narni-Amelia in Italy said it is “right to be concerned” about t…