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Pope’s Condition Shows Slight Improvement, Stays Critical, Vatican Says
Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition. He ...
Pope Francis shows slight improvement and resumes some work, while still critical, Vatican says
Monday marks Pope Francis’ 10th day in the hospital, making this equal to the longest hospitalization of his papacy.
Pope Francis is in ‘critical condition,’ Vatican says
The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a “prolonged asthmatic crisis” and low platelets, the Vatican said, but was alert and ...
Vatican Says Pope Francis Is in Critical Condition
ROME — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being ...
Pope shows ‘slight improvement’ but remains in critical condition, Vatican says
Pope Francis is showing “slight improvement” but is still in “critical” condition, the Vatican said in an update on Monday, ...
Vatican Announces Pope Francis Has New Complication, in Critical Condition
The pope has spent nine nights at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, receiving treatment for pneumonia and other health complications.
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 ...
Pope Francis' condition still 'critical,' Vatican says in latest health update
Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said earlier Sunday, adding that his night "passed peacefully." ...
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, Vatican says
Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition and his prognosis is still guarded because of the ...