Pope Francis in critical condition for second day, Vatican says
Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day running and his prognosis is still guarded, the Vatican said on Sunday. The pope, 88, 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, 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 ‘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.
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Pope Francis Rested During a Peaceful Night Following Respiratory Crisis and Blood Transfusion
Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said Sunday.
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