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

Mar 25, 2025 - 13:00
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.