The pope has increased his physical activity and celebrated the start of Lent, Vatican says
3 weeks ago

The pope has increased his physical activity and celebrated the start of Lent, Vatican says

Hindustan Times  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis increased his physical activity Wednesday, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and celebrated the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead, the Vatican said. The pope has increased his physical activity and celebrated the start of Lent, Vatican says The Holy Father suffered no respiratory crises during the day, receiving oxygen through a nasal tube. VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who is in the third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia. The theme, selected before Francis got sick, was “Hope in eternal life.” Prayers of support Yuris Asis, visiting from Colombia, said he prayed for the pope “because his current condition, which is serious.

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Pope Francis’ doctors considered stopping treatment to ‘let him go’ after serious breathing crisis
2 days, 1 hour ago

Pope Francis’ doctors considered stopping treatment to ‘let him go’ after serious breathing crisis

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an aggressive course that put his organs at risk, the doctor coordinating the pope’s hospital care said in an interview published Tuesday. Alfieri said that the pope remained “alert’’ throughout the Feb. 28 ordeal and that his personal health care …

Vatican says Pope Francis no longer needs mechanical help to breathe as his health improves
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1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

Pope Francis’ condition continued to improve Wednesday and he hasn't needed to use the mechanical ventilation mask to help him breathe, the Vatican said in signalling further progress in his recovery from double pneumonia. Pope Francis has been at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since February 14 for a complex lung infection that turned into pneumonia in both lungs. For two nights …

Vatican says Pope Francis no longer needs mechanical help to breathe as his health improves
1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis ’ condition continued to improve Wednesday and he hasn’t needed to use the mechanical ventilation mask to help him breathe, the Vatican said in signalling further progress in his recovery from double pneumonia. For two nights in a row, he hasn’t needed to use the noninvasive mechanical ventilation mask, which pumps oxygen into his lungs, and …

Pope Francis reducing use of mechanical ventilation in hospital, says Vatican
1 week, 4 days ago

Pope Francis reducing use of mechanical ventilation in hospital, says Vatican

Firstpost  

The Vatican said Francis was continuing with medical treatments, respiratory physiotherapy and physical therapy for his mobility A woman holds rosary beads as she prays for Pope Francis in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, where the Pontiff has been hospitalised since Feb.14, in Rome. AP Pope Francis is improving slowly as he battles double pneumonia in hospital and is …

Pope works on signature reform from hospital as Vatican cuts back on updates on medical progress
1 week, 5 days ago

Pope works on signature reform from hospital as Vatican cuts back on updates on medical progress

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia Saturday very much looking ahead as he worked on a signature priority of his papacy and signs of his recovery remained on a positive trajectory. In a new medical update, the Vatican said that doctors were working to reduce the pope’s nighttime reliance on the non-invasive …

Pope Francis works on signature reform from hospital as he recovers from pneumonia
1 week, 5 days ago

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

LA Times  

A message for Pope Francis is seen Saturday in front of Gemelli hospital in Rome, where he has been hospitalized since Feb. 14. Pope Francis entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia Saturday very much looking ahead as he continued work on a signature priority of his papacy, and signs of his recovery remained on a positive …

Pope Francis follows Vatican spiritual retreat as doctors say he’s no longer in imminent danger
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Pope Francis follows Vatican spiritual retreat as doctors say he’s no longer in imminent danger

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis participated remotely in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat Tuesday after getting good news from his doctors: They upgraded his prognosis and say he is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of the respiratory infection that has kept him hospitalized for nearly a month in the longest and gravest threat to his 12-year papacy. …

Pope's health improves, but remains ‘guarded’ as Vatican celebrates Holy Year
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pope's health improves, but remains ‘guarded’ as Vatican celebrates Holy Year

Firstpost  

In the early Sunday update, the Vatican said Francis was resting after a quiet night. For the fourth Sunday in a row, the pope will not appear for his weekly noon blessing, though the Vatican planned to distribute the text he would have delivered if he were well enough Catholic worshippers pray during a prayer of the Rosary for Pope …

Pope Francis responding well to pneumonia therapy and showing 'gradual, slight improvement'
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pope Francis responding well to pneumonia therapy and showing 'gradual, slight improvement'

The Hindu  

Pope Francis is responding well to the treatment for double pneumonia and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” in recent days, the Vatican said on Saturday. The doctors said that such stability “as a consequence testifies to a good response to therapy.” It was the first time the doctors had reported that Pope Francis was responding positively to the treatment …

Pope doing physiotherapy in hospital after quiet night
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pope doing physiotherapy in hospital after quiet night

Raw Story  

Pope Francis was doing physiotherapy Saturday after passing a quiet night, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old head of the global Catholic Church battles pneumonia. Francis "is going on with treatment and physiotherapy this morning", the Vatican said, having earlier issued a briefing which simply said his night had been "calm". - Resting, praying - The pope on Friday mostly …

Pope Francis rests in hospital as Vatican and Holy Year marches on without him
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pope Francis rests in hospital as Vatican and Holy Year marches on without him

The Hindu  

Pope Francis continued his recovery from double pneumonia on Saturday as the Vatican machinery and Holy Year celebrations marched on without him, this weekend dedicated to the Catholic Church's volunteers. The 88-year-old pope, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, entered his fourth week at Rome’s Gemelli hospital with his condition …

Pope Francis absent from Holy Year celebrations as Vatican urges prayers for his recovery
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pope Francis absent from Holy Year celebrations as Vatican urges prayers for his recovery

Firstpost  

This weekend, the Holy Year is celebrating volunteers, and many are extending their pilgrimage to pray for Francis outside the Gemelli hospital Pope Francis continued his recovery from double pneumonia on Saturday as the Vatican’s Holy Year proceeded without him on a weekend dedicated to the Catholic Church’s volunteers. The 88-year-old pope, who has chronic lung disease and had part …

Francis rests in hospital as Holy Year marches on without him, this weekend dedicated to volunteers
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Francis rests in hospital as Holy Year marches on without him, this weekend dedicated to volunteers

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis continued his recovery from double pneumonia on Saturday as the Vatican’s Holy Year proceeded without him on a weekend dedicated to the Catholic Church’s volunteers. The 88-year-old pope, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, enters his fourth week at Rome’s Gemelli hospital with his condition stabilized …

Pope Francis records audio greeting from hospital to thank people for their prayers
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pope Francis records audio greeting from hospital to thank people for their prayers

Deccan Chronicle  

A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio message broadcast Thursday, the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old pope since he was hospitalized three weeks ago with double pneumonia.Francis’ feeble voice, discernible through his labored breaths and in his native Spanish, was recorded Thursday from the hospital and …

Pope Francis hits 3-week mark of hospitalisation after giving world sign of his frailty
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pope Francis hits 3-week mark of hospitalisation after giving world sign of his frailty

The Hindu  

Pope Francis hit the three-week mark Friday in his hospitalisation for double pneumonia, after giving the world a tangible indication of just how frail he is. It was the first public sign of life from the pope since he entered Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14, and put to rest right-wing conspiracy theories and rumours calling into question his true medical …

Pope Francis resting after peaceful night amid pneumonia battle in hospital: Vatican
3 weeks ago

Pope Francis resting after peaceful night amid pneumonia battle in hospital: Vatican

Hindustan Times  

Pope Francis was "resting" Thursday after spending a "peaceful night", as he nears three weeks in hospital with pneumonia, the Vatican said. Pope Francis was resting after a peaceful night amidst his Pneumonia battle, says the Vatican. Francis missed the formal Ash Wednesday celebrations in Rome marking the start of Lent, but took part in a blessing in the private …

Pope Francis has increased his physical therapy and marked the start of Lent in the hospital
3 weeks ago

Pope Francis has increased his physical therapy and marked the start of Lent in the hospital

The Hindu  

Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead and calling the parish priest in Gaza, the Vatican said. The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who is in the third week of …

Pope Francis recovering, resumes some duties, confirms Vatican
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3 weeks ago

Pope Francis recovering, resumes some duties, confirms Vatican

Hindustan Times  

Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, remained in stable condition throughout the day on Wednesday and has not had any new breathing crises, the Vatican said. The Vatican also said that Francis would once again be reconnected to non-invasive mechanical ventilation overnight after it was removed during the day The 88-year-old pope …

Pope Francis stable, has resumed some duties: Vatican
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3 weeks ago

Pope Francis stable, has resumed some duties: Vatican

India Today  

Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, remained in stable condition throughout the day on Wednesday and has not had any new breathing crises, the Vatican said. The Vatican also said that Francis would once again be reconnected to non-invasive mechanical ventilation overnight after it was removed during the day, underscoring his continued …

The pope has increased his physical therapy and marked the start of Lent in the hospital
3 weeks, 1 day ago

The pope has increased his physical therapy and marked the start of Lent in the hospital

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead and calling the parish priest in Gaza, the Vatican said. Vatican opens Lent The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who is …

Pope Francis had restful night, but health battle continues, says Vatican
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pope Francis had restful night, but health battle continues, says Vatican

India Today  

Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, had a restful night in hospital, the Vatican said on Wednesday. The 88-year-old pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has required continuously evolving treatment. The Vatican said on Tuesday that Francis would be reconnected to non-invasive …

Pope Francis health update: New breathing crises, returns to noninvasive ventilation, says Vatican
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pope Francis health update: New breathing crises, returns to noninvasive ventilation, says Vatican

Live Mint  

Pope Francis experienced two additional acute respiratory crises on Monday and had to be placed back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation, marking another setback in his fight against pneumonia, according to the Vatican. Dr. John Coleman, a pulmonary critical care doctor at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, said the episodes were more concerning than the last one on Friday, in which Francis …

Pope Francis Faces Two Respiratory Failures, Returns To Ventilator
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pope Francis Faces Two Respiratory Failures, Returns To Ventilator

ABP News  

Pope Francis Health Update: Pope Francis, who has been in the hospital for nearly three weeks, suffered two acute “episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency” on Monday evening. According to the Vatican, the statement said that the respiratory insufficiencies were caused by a significant substantial buildup of endobronchial mucus – a buildup of mucus in the bronchi which led to the …

Pope Francis makes progress in recovery from pneumonia, no longer on ventilation
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pope Francis makes progress in recovery from pneumonia, no longer on ventilation

Firstpost  

The pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, has lung disease and was admitted to Gemelli on Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened and turned into a complex pneumonia in both lungs A woman holds rosary beads as she prays for Pope Francis in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, where the Pontiff …

Pope Francis didn’t need mechanical ventilation on Sunday after respiratory crisis, Vatican says
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pope Francis didn’t need mechanical ventilation on Sunday after respiratory crisis, Vatican says

The Hindu  

Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation on Sunday, the Vatican said. “From here, war appears even more absurd,” Pope Francis said in the message, which he drafted in recent days from the Gemelli hospital, the Vatican said. “I feel in my heart the ‘blessing’ that is hidden within frailty, because it is precisely in …

Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signaling he’s overcome risks from respiratory crisis
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signaling he’s overcome risks from respiratory crisis

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation Sunday, the Vatican said. Nuns pray for Pope Francis in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, where the Pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb.14, in Rome, Saturday, March 1, 2025. Prayers continued to pour in People shelter from the rain as they pray for Pope Francis …

Vatican issues Pope Francis health update as pontiff's hospital treatment changes after he was put on ventilator
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Vatican issues Pope Francis health update as pontiff's hospital treatment changes after he was put on ventilator

Daily Mail  

The Vatican has tonight issued a fresh update on the health of Pope Francis a little more than a day after the Pontiff was put on a ventilator after suffering an 'isolated' breathing crisis. The Vatican announced that the Pontiff has not suffered any new respiratory attacks today Francis had suffered a coughing fit late on Friday in which he …

Vatican gives Pope Francis health update after ‘breathing crisis’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Vatican gives Pope Francis health update after ‘breathing crisis’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pope Francis had a peaceful …

Pope Francis stable a day after respiratory crisis, spent ‘long periods’ off noninvasive ventilator
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pope Francis stable a day after respiratory crisis, spent ‘long periods’ off noninvasive ventilator

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis remained in stable condition Saturday a day after a respiratory crisis during his battle with double pneumonia, the Vatican said. A woman attends a rosary prayer with Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez held for the health of Pope Francis in St Peter’s Square at The Vatican, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. “We’re very sad for his situation.” People …

Pope Francis Suffered Bronchial Spasm, Requires Assisted Ventilation: Vatican
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pope Francis Suffered Bronchial Spasm, Requires Assisted Ventilation: Vatican

ABP News  

Pope Francis Health Update: Pope Francis suffered an isolated coughing fit on Friday that resulted in him inhaling vomit and requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said. Francis, who has spent the past two weeks at Rome's Gemelli hospital, "presented an isolated crisis of bronchospasm which.led to an episode of vomiting with inhalation and a sudden worsening of the respiratory …

Pope Francis suffers health setback, put on assisted ventilation: Vatican
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pope Francis suffers health setback, put on assisted ventilation: Vatican

India Today  

Pope Francis suffered an isolated coughing fit on Friday that resulted in him inhaling vomit and requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said in relaying an alarming setback in his two-week long battle against double pneumonia. Dr. John Coleman, a pulmonary critical care doctor at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, said the episode as relayed by the Vatican was alarming and …

Pope Francis is stable a day after a respiratory crisis
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pope Francis is stable a day after a respiratory crisis

LA Times  

People attend a rosary prayer with Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez held for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Friday. Pope Francis remained stable Saturday a day after a respiratory crisis during his battle with double pneumonia, the Vatican said. Doctors say the episode is alarming Doctors not involved in Francis’ care said Friday’s …

Pope Francis had 'isolated breathing crisis' Vatican says, in setback to pontiff's health
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pope Francis had 'isolated breathing crisis' Vatican says, in setback to pontiff's health

ABC  

Pope Francis has had an "isolated breathing crisis" in hospital, the Vatican said, in a setback as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia. the Holy Father experienced an isolated bronchospasm crisis," the Vatican said, describing a constriction in the pope's respiratory airways — similar to an asthma attack. Catholics gathered at St Peter's Square in the Vatican on Friday, some …

Pope Francis suffers bronchial spasm but remains conscious and alert, Vatican says
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pope Francis suffers bronchial spasm but remains conscious and alert, Vatican says

Firstpost  

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital for two weeks, had an ”isolated breathing crisis” on Friday and received ”non-invasive mechanical ventilation” to help him breathe, the Vatican said. Image- AP Pope Francis suffered a bronchial spasm Friday that resulted in him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, but he responded well and remained conscious and alert at all …

Pope enters third week in hospital as Vatican issues health update
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pope enters third week in hospital as Vatican issues health update

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. An unnamed Vatican official noted that Thursday's statement was …

Pope reaches 2-week mark at hospital with pneumonia and doctors suggest he’s overcome the worst
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pope reaches 2-week mark at hospital with pneumonia and doctors suggest he’s overcome the worst

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis reached the two-week mark recovery from pneumonia Friday as doctors suggested he had overcome the most critical phase of the infection while holding out on declaring him out of danger entirely. “As in past days, the night was tranquil and the pope now is resting.” In their Thursday evening bulletin, doctors said Francis’ clinical condition had …

Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded

Deccan Chronicle  

Rome: Pope Francis continued to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, the Vatican said, working from his hospital room and going to his private chapel to pray, though doctors said he needs more days of “clinical stability” before they revise their guarded prognosis. Upcoming calendar in question Nevertheless, his near-term upcoming calendar of events was being changed: The Vatican cancelled a …

Pope Francis suffers ‘breathing crisis’ amid battle with pneumonia
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pope Francis suffers ‘breathing crisis’ amid battle with pneumonia

Al Jazeera  

Vatican says crisis caused pope to vomit but he was given non-invasive mechanical ventilation and responded well. Pope Francis has suffered an “isolated breathing crisis” in hospital which caused him to vomit but he was given non-invasive mechanical ventilation and responded well, the Vatican said, as the pontiff continues to battle pneumonia. The Vatican said on Friday the breathing crisis …

Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded
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1 month ago

Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis continued to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, the Vatican said, working from his hospital room and going to his private chapel to pray, though doctors said he needs more days of “clinical stability” before they revise their guarded prognosis. Upcoming calendar in question Nevertheless, his near-term upcoming calendar of events was being changed: The Vatican cancelled …

Pope Francis shows slight improvement amid ongoing battle with double Pneumonia
1 month ago

Pope Francis shows slight improvement amid ongoing battle with double Pneumonia

Hindustan Times  

Pope Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but doctors said Wednesday his prognosis is still guarded. A chest CT scan taken Tuesday evening showed the “normal evolution” of an infection as it is being treated, the Vatican said in its late update. "These are terrible days and I hope the whole world can pray together …

Pope Francis in hospital for 11 days and ‘critical’, thousands gather at Vatican’s St Peter’s Square for prayer
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1 month ago

Pope Francis in hospital for 11 days and ‘critical’, thousands gather at Vatican’s St Peter’s Square for prayer

Firstpost  

Francis, 88, has pneumonia in both lungs and is still in severe condition, although exhibiting little improvement after 11 days in the hospital. The Vatican stated early Tuesday that he had ‘slept well, all night’ People wait in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican for the start of a rosary vigil prayer for Pope Francis' recovery. A couple of Catholic …

Pope continues recovery, sleeps well as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on
1 month ago

Pope continues recovery, sleeps well as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on

Hindustan Times  

ROME — Pope Francis continued his recovery from pneumonia Tuesday as the Vatican set in motion a nightly marathon of prayers from “his house” and allies cheered him on from afar in hopes that he might recover and get back to leading the Catholic Church. Pope continues recovery, sleeps well as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on …

Vatican announces daily evening prayers for Pope’s health on St. Peter’s Square
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1 month ago

Vatican announces daily evening prayers for Pope’s health on St. Peter’s Square

The Hindu  

The Vatican on Monday announced the start of night time prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, and invited Romans and others to join in, as the 88-year-old pontiff battled a complex lung infection and complications. At the Gemelli hospital, where Pope Francis has been since February 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened, Bishop Claudio …

Pope Francis health update: Vatican says night passed well, pontiff is resting
1 month ago

Pope Francis health update: Vatican says night passed well, pontiff is resting

Hindustan Times  

Pope Francis health update: In the latest update on the 88-year-old pontiff's health, the Vatican on Monday said that Pope Francis was resting after a quiet night. The 88-year-old Pope Francis has had a long-standing battle with respiratory issues, including a complex lung infection. The Vatican's latest statement said, "The night passed well, the pope slept and is resting." Pope …

Pope Francis conscious, receiving supplemental oxygen, had a peaceful night following respiratory crisis
1 month ago

Pope Francis conscious, receiving supplemental oxygen, had a peaceful night following respiratory crisis

The Hindu  

Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, as he remains in critical condition with a complex lung infection, the Vatican said. Prayers for Pope at Vatican Francis was supposed to have celebrated Mass on Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Basilica and ordained deacons as part of the …

Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis
1 month ago

Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis

NPR  

Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis toggle caption Gregorio Borgia/AP ROME — Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complicated lung infection, rested well during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said Sunday. As of Friday, there was no evidence of any sepsis, and Francis was responding to the various …

Pope Francis not out of danger, very little to become unbalanced: Doctor
1 month ago

Pope Francis not out of danger, very little to become unbalanced: Doctor

India Today  

Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said. Carbone, who along with Francis’ personal nurse Massimiliano Strappetti organised care for him at the Vatican, acknowledged he had insisted on staying at the Vatican to work, even after he was sick, “because of institutional and …

The Pope Slept Peacefully, Had Breakfast After Pneumonia Diagnosis, Vatican Says
1 month, 1 week ago

The Pope Slept Peacefully, Had Breakfast After Pneumonia Diagnosis, Vatican Says

Huff Post  

Pope Francis waves as he arrives for his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall, at the Vatican, on Feb. 12, 2025. Alessandra Tarantino via Associated Press ROME — Pope Francis slept well, got out of bed and ate breakfast Wednesday, the Vatican said, after tests confirmed the 88-year-old pontiff had developed pneumonia in both lungs in a further …

The pope slept peacefully, got up and had breakfast after diagnosis of pneumonia, Vatican says
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1 month, 1 week ago

The pope slept peacefully, got up and had breakfast after diagnosis of pneumonia, Vatican says

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis slept well, got out of bed and ate breakfast Wednesday, the Vatican said, after tests confirmed the 88-year-old pontiff had developed pneumonia in both lungs in a further complication that raised concerns about his ability to fight off the infection. In an early update Wednesday, the Vatican said Francis spent his fifth night in Rome’s Gemelli …

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