Pope Francis no longer needs mechanical help to breathe as his health improves, Vatican says

Pope Francis’ condition continued to improve and he hasn’t needed to use the mechanical ventilation mask to help him breathe, the Vatican said Wednesday in signaling further progress in his recovery from double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff is also reducing his reliance on high-flow supplemental oxygen during the day, the Vatican said in a medical … Read more

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since hospitalization

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Pope Francis shows ‘slight improvement’ amid weekslong hospitalization, Vatican says

Pope Francis has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” after more than three weeks in the hospital, the Vatican said Saturday. “The clinical condition of the Holy Father in recent days has remained stable and, consequently, demonstrates a good response to therapy,” a statement from the Vatican’s Holy See Press Office said. The Vatican said Francis’ … Read more

Pope is resting after another ‘tranquil’ night in hospital, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY — Pope Franciswho has been in hospital for almost three weeks battling double pneumonia, has spent another “tranquil” night and is still resting, the Vatican said Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has required continuously evolving treatment. On Wednesday, the Vatican … Read more

Vatican says Pope Francis’ condition ‘stable’ after ‘peaceful night’

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Vatican says Pope Francis had another ‘peaceful night’ in hospital

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Hundreds gather at Vatican to pray for Pope Francis

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Pope Francis remains in critical condition, Vatican says

Pope Francis “rested well” throughout the night and remained in a slightly improved condition Tuesday as he continued to battle double pneumonia in a Rome hospital, the Vatican said. “The Pope rested well, all night,” the Vatican said in a brief, one-line statement Tuesday. The Holy See later provided an update, saying the 88-year-old pontiff … Read more

Vatican: Pope Francis ‘condition remains critical’

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Pope Francis in critical condition with pneumonia and kidney issues, Vatican says

Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he receives treatment for double pneumonia and a mild renal insufficiency, the Vatican shared on Sunday. The pope had difficulty breathing for several days before he was admitted on Feb. 14 at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Doctors later diagnosed him with pneumonia in both lungs, referred to as “double … Read more