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First photo of ailing Pope Francis released amid complex health conditionFirst photo of ailing Pope Francis released amid complex health condition

First photo of ailing Pope Francis released amid complex health condition

The pontiff, 88, continues papal duties despite ill health, approving long-term church reform from his hospital room.The Vatican has released… Read More

3 days ago
Ailing Pope Francis works on signature reform from hospital as he recoversAiling Pope Francis works on signature reform from hospital as he recovers

Ailing Pope Francis works on signature reform from hospital as he recovers

Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital in February for double pneumonia.Pope Francis has entered his fifth week of hospital… Read More

3 days ago
Pope has a restful night in hospitalPope has a restful night in hospital

Pope has a restful night in hospital

In the Friday morning update on the Pope's health, the Holy See Press Office reports Pope Francis had a restful… Read More

2 weeks ago
Pope Francis suffers ‘breathing crisis’ amid battle with pneumoniaPope Francis suffers ‘breathing crisis’ amid battle with pneumonia

Pope Francis suffers ‘breathing crisis’ amid battle with pneumonia

Vatican says crisis caused pope to vomit but he was given non-invasive mechanical ventilation and responded well.Pope Francis has suffered… Read More

3 weeks ago
Pope Francis has restful nightPope Francis has restful night

Pope Francis has restful night

The Holy See Press Office informs journalists on Wednesday morning that Pope Francis has another good night at Rome's Gemelli… Read More

3 weeks ago
Pope Francis still critical but shows ‘slight improvement’: VaticanPope Francis still critical but shows ‘slight improvement’: Vatican

Pope Francis still critical but shows ‘slight improvement’: Vatican

Vatican says pope still receiving oxygen as hospitalisation for double pneumonia nears two-week mark.Pope Francis’s condition remains critical but has… Read More

3 weeks ago
Pope in critical condition after suffering respiratory crisis: VaticanPope in critical condition after suffering respiratory crisis: Vatican

Pope in critical condition after suffering respiratory crisis: Vatican

Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties.Pope Francis’s health has deteriorated over the… Read More

3 weeks ago
Pope Francis’s condition not life threatening, medical team saysPope Francis’s condition not life threatening, medical team says

Pope Francis’s condition not life threatening, medical team says

The pontiff is responding to drug therapy and sepsis has not been detected.Pope Francis’s condition is not considered life-threatening, but… Read More

4 weeks ago
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican saysPope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says

Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says

Vatican says Francis’s respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis but that he remains ‘in good spirits’.Pope Francis has contracted double… Read More

4 weeks ago
Unclear how long the Pope will stay in hospital, Vatican saysUnclear how long the Pope will stay in hospital, Vatican says

Unclear how long the Pope will stay in hospital, Vatican says

CNN  —  The Vatican says it is unclear how long Pope Francis will stay in hospital after he was admitted… Read More

1 month ago