Pope Francis Update Issued as He Remains in Hospital With Double Pneumonia
The 88-year-old pontiff, who was admitted to the hospital last week, is being closely monitored by doctors as he undergoes treatment.
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 sitting in an armchair.
Pope Francis in critical condition after a 'respiratory crisis,' Vatican says
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for over a week, is in critical condition after a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis," the Vatican said Saturday. The pope is "more unwell than yesterday,
Vatican Gives Thursday Update on Pope Francis' Condition in Hospital
In an update, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed that Francis has no fever and that his health indicators remain stable.
Pope Francis is in critical condition after a long respiratory crisis, requiring oxygen at high flow
Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old pope,
Pope Francis in critical condition after setback in double pneumonia fight
Pope Francis is in critical condition and his "prognosis remains guarded" as he experienced a respiratory crisis Saturday morning requiring oxygen and blood transfusions, the Vatican said Saturday night.
Italian cardinal, a former high Vatican official, says ailing Pope Francis could resign
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Pope Francis is out of bed, eating and working at the hospital as cardinals cheer him on
If you really want him to rest, you have to hospitalize him,” quipped Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, the archbishop of Marseille ...
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Cardinals push back on rumors Pope Francis will resign while in hospital
I do not like to speak about the health of the pope. It’s important to be discreet, not to run after rumors and fake news,” ...
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CARDINAL RAVASI: Pope Francis may abdicate for health reasons
ROME | TASS | Pope Francis may resign like his predecessor Benedict XVI if he is unable to cope with his duties for health reasons, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi said. However, Ravasi noted in an ...
Pope marks 1 week in hospital with pneumonia: Might he resign?
ROME -- Pope Francis marked the one-week point Friday in his hospital stay, getting up to eat breakfast as the 88-year-old ...
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Pope has 'unique' presence, cardinal says
Despite his illness, Pope Francis' "great desire is to at least complete the Jubilee, the holy year dedicated to hope that he ...
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Pope 'could RESIGN if his ill health worsens': Fears after Italian PM went to be by pontiff's side in hospital
The former Vatican Minister of Culture, Gianfranco Ravasi, said: 'There is no doubt that the Pope could decide to resign if he found himself in a situation in which his ability to have direct ...
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Pope Francis could resign over ill health, says cardinal
Pontiff may step down if pneumonia stops him from having ‘direct contact’ with world’s Catholics, says former Vatican official Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, the former head of the Vatican’s ...
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Pope out of bed, eating and working at hospital as cardinals look ahead and cheer him on
But the train continues being on the move," Omella said. Another cardinal, Gianfranco Ravasi, had commented earlier in the day on the possibility of resignation when asked if Francis might decide ...