23 h. ago Doctor cites the pope's 'surprising improvement' after surviving life

The pope's doctor says Francis has shown ‘’a truly surprising improvement’’ since returning to the Vatican to convalesce after surviving a life-threatening bout with double-pneumonia

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4 d. ago Pope Francis's doctors almost stopped his treatment so he could die before final miracle plan

Pope Francis had a number of breathing crises during his time in hospital, with a doctor admitting that two of them put the pontiff's life in danger, and medics were close to ending treatment

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4 d. ago Pope Francis' doctors considered stopping treatment to 'let him go' after serious breathing crisis

Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an aggressive treatment course

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7 d. ago Timeline of Pope Francis' longest hospital stay as doctors announce his release set for Sunday

Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14, after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it hard to speak publicly

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7 d. ago Pope Francis to be released from hospital on Sunday, doctors say

Pope Francis will still require at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues to recover back at the Vatican

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7 d. ago Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday, doctors say

Pope Francis will still require at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues to recover back at the Vatican

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2 w. ago Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger of death, doctors declare in most positive update since pneumonia battle began

The 88-year-old pope is not in the clear yet, with medics deciding to keep him hospitalized for several more days to receive treatment, not to mention a period of rehabilitation he will need.

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2 w. ago Doctors issue major update on health of hospitalised Pope Francis

The 88-year-old’s prognosis has been changed

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2 w. ago Pope gets good news from doctors: An upgraded prognosis that he's no longer in immediate danger

Pope Francis has woken up to good news from his doctors

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3 w. ago Pope, responding well, rests as Vatican marks another Holy Year event without him

Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from double pneumonia after doctors reported some positive news

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3 w. ago Pope Francis suffers two episodes of ‘acute respiratory failure’

Pope has been in Rome’s Gemelli hospital for more than two weeks with pneumoniaPope Francis, who has been in hospital with pneumonia for more than two weeks, suffered two episodes of “acute respiratory failure” on Monday, the Vatican said.The pontiff, 88, had returned to a stable condition during the weekend after a breathing crisis that caused him to vomit on Friday. The Vatican said the episodes on Monday were caused by “significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and a consequent bronchospasm”. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Pope Francis now 'resting well' after breathing crisis left him 'inhaling vomit'

The Holy Father took a turn for the worse in hospital yesterday when his airways suddenly tightened causing him to breathe in vomit during a worrying ‘bronchial spasm’

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4 w. ago Pope Francis spends peaceful night after breathing crisis, Vatican says

Doctors caring for pontiff, 88, are assessing how Friday’s incident will affect his condition, says officialPope Francis, who has been in hospital for two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, has spent a peaceful night after suffering a breathing crisis, the Vatican said.Francis, 88, had suffered an “isolated breathing crisis” that caused him to vomit and provoked a “sudden worsening” of his respiratory condition, the Vatican said. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Vatican gives Pope Francis health update after ‘breathing crisis’

The pontiff has been in hospital for just over two weeks – since 14 February – fighting double pneumonia

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4 w. ago Pope Francis suffers breathing crisis in hospital as concerns grow for Pontiff

Vatican sources said Pope Francis suffered a breathing crisis in hospital which led to an episode of vomiting with inhalation - and a sudden worsening of his respiratory condition.

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4 w. ago New update on Pope Francis' health after 'breathing crisis' saw 'condition worsen'

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

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4 w. ago Pope Francis on ventilator after suffering 'breathing crisis' as Vatican announces his health has suddenly worsened

MAILONLINE BLOG RECAP: Pope Francis recap as 88-year-old's time in Rome's Gemelli hospital enters its second week.

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4 w. ago Pope Francis on ventilator after suffering 'breathing crisis' as Vatican announces his health has suddenly worsened: LIVE updates

MAILONLINE BLOG: Pope Francis updates as 88-year-old's time in Rome's Gemelli hospital enters its second week.

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4 w. ago Pope Francis suffers ‘breathing crisis’ making condition suddenly worse

Vatican says pontiff was given non-invasive mechanical ventilation, to which he responded well and remains alertPope Francis has suffered an “isolated breathing crisis” which caused him to vomit, provoking a “sudden worsening” of his respiratory condition, the Vatican said.The episode happened on Friday afternoon after the pontiff, 88, spent the morning alternating “respiratory training” with prayer in the chapel at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, where he has been battling pneumonia for two weeks. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago The Pope has ‘isolated’ breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican says

The update comes as crowds gather outside the hospital to wish their best to the 88 year-old Catholic leader

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