Pope Francis remains in critical condition, but he is stable and there is “a slight improvement” today on various fronts, according to the latest medical report from his doctors.
Gerard O’Connell
Gerard O’Connell is America’s senior Vatican correspondent and author of The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Story of the Conclave That Changed History. He has been covering the Vatican since 1985.
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Update: Pope Francis has a peaceful night after recent breathing crisis
The severe breathing crisis that Francis experienced on Feb. 22 has been overcome. The pope is not sedated. He is seated in an armchair and eating normally.
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Pope Francis in critical condition after respiratory crisis
Pope Francis has had a severe breathing crisis today that required giving him high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions.
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Pope Francis’ doctors give first press conference since hospitalization: ‘Not out of danger yet’
Is the pope out of danger? No. Is he in danger of death right now? Also no.
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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,” the French Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline said at a press conference today.
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Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, ‘alert and responsive,’ according to Italian PM
Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni visited the pope today. In an official statement, she said that the pope was “alert and responsive” and “has not lost his legendary sense of humor.”
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Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican confirms
Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs according to the medical report from his doctors this evening, Feb. 18.
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Pope Francis to remain in hospital longer than expected
His clinical condition is “complex,” the Vatican said.
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Pope Francis calls for global peace in message from hospital bed
The pope also extended his greetings to the thousands of artists who had come to celebrate their Jubilee in Rome this weekend.
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Doctors report Pope Francis’ health is improving
To facilitate his recovery, doctors have prescribed that he observe “total rest,” the Vatican press office announced.