Pope Francis is in critical condition but alert, Vatican says
Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a "tranquil" night, was alert and had rested after a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said on Sunday. The pope
Pope Francis, in hospital for seventh day, alert and eating, Vatican says
Pope Francis had breakfast on his seventh day in hospital, the Vatican said on Thursday in its latest update on his health. Pope Francis is suffering from double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Tuesday,
Pope Francis has bronchitis but will keep his schedule, Vatican says
Pope Francis is suffering from bronchitis but plans to maintain his scheduled appointments in the coming days, the Vatican said on Thursday. The pope, who told pilgrims at his general audience on Wednesday that he was suffering from a "strong cold",
Pope Francis had 'tranquil' night in hospital, Vatican says
Pope Francis, who is battling double pneumonia in hospital, had a "tranquil" night and rested, the Vatican said on Sunday. The pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing for several days and subsequently had pneumonia diagnosed in both lungs.
Pope Francis ‘not out of danger yet,’ doctors say in first news conference
His doctors said “the pope is fine” and “working,” though they cautioned he remains in significant danger as he fights a bout of double pneumonia.
Vatican Work Continues Apace Even With Pope Francis in Hospital
A view shows the statue of late Pope John Paul II outside the Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is admitted to continue treatment for his ongoing respiratory tract infection, in Rome, Italy, February 19,
Pope Francis still hospitalized with pneumonia but not in 'danger of death': doctor
"Is he out of danger? No. But if the question is 'is he in danger of death,' the answer is 'no," said the doctor of Pope Francis.
Pope will not lead Angelus prayer for second Sunday as he begins second week in hospital, Vatican says
Is the pope out of danger? No. Both doors are open. Is he at risk of immediate death? No. The therapy needs time to work,” Sergio Alfieri, a surgeon who has operated on the pope in the past, said during a press conference on Friday.
Pope Francis Not Out of Danger, but Expected to Live, Medical Team Says
ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, is not in danger of death but is not ...
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Joshua J. McElwee
Joshua J. McElwee was NCR's news editor from 2021-24. He was previously the publication's Vatican correspondent from 2014-21, where his dispatches from Rome and during papal trips abroad were ...
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