Pope's condition shows 'slight improvement,' Vatican says
The slight renal insufficiency the pope had in recent days subsided and a CAT scan of the chest showed a normal evolution of the pulmonary inflammatory picture.
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Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement,' is working from hospital, Vatican says
Pope Francis is being treated for double pneumonia and recent blood tests also revealed "mild renal insufficiency."
Doctors say Pope Francis’ health shows 'slight improvement'
While Pope Francis remains hospitalized for pneumonia in both lungs, work continued as usual at the Vatican on Wednesday (Feb. 26) as it announced the creation of new Curial offices and the appointment of bishops.
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But as Pope Francis has battled double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital since February 14, the Vatican has been trying something new. The Holy See press office has been giving daily updates on his condition.
Pope Francis' health improves as he gets work done from hospital
Francis is continuing his therapy for bronchitis and pneumonia, but the Vatican provided no indication of when he might be released from the hospital.
AP explains as Pope shows further slight improvement as he battles pneumonia
Pope Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but doctors said Wednesday his prognosis is still guarded.
Pope Francis shows further improvement, no longer has kidney issue, Vatican says
Pope Francis has shown a "further, slight improvement" in his medical condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday, in a sign of progress as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia. The pope is spending his 13th night at Rome's Gemelli hospital,
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Pope Francis sits upright in an armchair as Argentines in Rome pray for his recovery
Pope Francis is sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia while he remains in critical condition.
Pope Francis in critical but stable condition, has CT scan, Vatican says
Pope Francis remains in critical condition but is stable and returned to work Tuesday evening, the Vatican announced.
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