Cronache dal Gemelli. La comunicazione della salute di Papa Francesco durante il suo ultimo ricovero

This study explores how the Vatican communicated Pope Francis’ health condition during his 2025 hospitalization at the Gemelli Hospital, focusing on the official press releases issued throughout his stay. It examines the balance between medical transparency and institutional tone, highlighting the use of technical language, daily updates, and references to both therapy and spiritual life. The analysis also looks at how the Holy See responded to the spread of fake news during this period. Finally, the study compares this approach with how previous popes’ hospitalizations were communicated, tracing changes over time in style, contents, and media strategy.