Pope Francis didn't need mechanical ventilation after respiratory crisis, the Vatican says
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened and turned into a complex ...
Pope gets visit from Vatican secretary of state, says he’s sharing the suffering of all sick people
ROME (AP) — A stable Pope Francis had a visit Sunday from the Vatican secretary of state as he continued his recovery from ...
Pope Francis was well enough to hold meetings at the hospital, the Vatican says
The Vatican's Tuesday noon bulletin announced that Francis had approved decrees for two new saints and five people for ...
Pope Francis shows further slight improvement as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican says
Pope Francis is sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia while he remains in critical condition.
Pope suffers 2 episodes of respiratory failure, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday, the Vatican said. The ...
Pope Francis suffers new breathing crises, is back on noninvasive ventilation, Vatican says
In a late update, the Vatican said the episodes were caused by a 'significant accumulation' of mucus in his lungs and ...
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Pope Francis has acute respiratory crises, the Vatican says
Pope Francis experienced more respiratory problems and went on noninvasive ventilation on Monday, the Vatican said, as the ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Monday Morning Update
Pope slept well and is no longer on mechanical ventilation, the latest positive update from the Vatican stated.