The leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has been critically ill for the past few weeks.

The Pope's continued stay at the hospital has been a cause of concern for Christians across the globe, especially Catholics.

While Christians are earnestly praying for the pontiff's recovery, rumours of his condition and imminent death are spiralling.

Here is a breakdown of the Pope's health condition and the reports: When the Pope was admitted: The Holy Father was admitted to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025, after experiencing breathing difficulties.