1 hour ago Pope Francis speaks from hospital bed to thank doctors and 'prayers of comfort' he has received from all over the world

'I am continuing my hospitalisation at the Gemelli Hospital, carrying on with the necessary treatment - and rest is also part of the therapy!' the pontiff said in a statement.

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2 h. ago Pope Francis gives update from hospital bed after condition described as critical

Pope Francis is fighting pneumonia in both lungs amid fears the infection could spread and cause sepsis

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3 h. ago Pope Francis had ‘restful’ night says Vatican after condition described as critical

Pope Francis is fighting pneumonia in both lungs amid fears the infection could spread and cause sepsis

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5 h. ago Pope Francis health: Top Vatican bishops 'already holding secret discussions to decide next Pope'

Pope Francis, 88, suffered a prolonged and critical asthmatic respiratory incident on Saturday morning after spending several days in a Rome hospital being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection

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6 h. ago Pope Francis has had a 'peaceful night' in hospital Vatican announces after 88

No further update on the 88-year-old's condition was given this morning who was revealed yesterday to be in a 'critical' condition after suffering a respiratory 'crisis'.

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6 h. ago Major Pope Francis health update issued after respiratory crisis in hospital

The Vatican has issued a major update regarding Pope Francis' health has been issued after the Catholic leader suffered a respiratory crisis and spent more than a week in hospital

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6 h. ago Pope Francis health: Vatican issues morning update after 'critical respiratory crisis'

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for more than a week, rested 'peacefully overnight' although the Vatican update on Sunday morning did not confirm if he was sitting up or eating breakfast as previous days' had done

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19 h. ago Vatican issues Pope health update as Francis in critical condition

The Pope is in a critical condition after suffering a long asthmatic respiratory crisis, the new update confirmed

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19 h. ago Pope Francis CRITICAL with respiratory crisis in hospital as Vatican issues health update

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for a week at the Gemelli hospital in Rome with a complex lung infection, is in a critical condition, the Vatican said in its latest update

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26 h. ago Sepsis fears in pope’s pneumonia battle as Holy Year celebrations start

The Pope is ‘not out of danger’

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44 h. ago Pope Francis ‘not out of danger’ and will remain in hospital, say doctors

Medical team confirm pontiff’s condition is not life-threatening but he continues to fight chronic bronchitis and pneumonia a week after hospital admission

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53 h. ago Resignation ‘possible’ as Pope marks one week in hospital with pneumonia

Some cardinals have answered the question — will he resign? — as he continues fighting pneumonia in hospital

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69 h. ago Pope Francis could 'resign' if health battle keeps him from vital job

Cardinals have said that Pope Francis might choose to resign if he feels that he is not able to carry out his work as he continues to fight pneumonia in hospital

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3 d. ago Pope Francis successors list revealed amid serious health fears

Pope Francis, 88, continues to remain in hospital after he developed pneumonia in both of his lungs over the weekend.

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4 d. ago Vatican shares health update amid fears for seriously ill Pope Francis

The Pope’s health has taken a turn, raising concerns about his recovery

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4 d. ago How worried should we be about double pneumonia, the serious illness affecting Pope Francis?

Here’s what makes this infection so grave, write Brian Oliver and Min Feng

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4 d. ago Vatican shares health update after Pope Francis diagnosed with double pneumonia

The Pope’s health has taken a turn, raising concerns about his recovery

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4 d. ago Pope Francis has pneumonia, the Vatican confirms: Pontiff's tests 'present a complex picture'

Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia as his respiratory infection 'continues to present a complex picture, The Vatican have said. 

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4 d. ago Vatican issues major Pope Francis update as scans reveal health issue

The Vatican has given an update on the health of Pope Francies and said that, despite new scans revealing the nature of his health issues, he remains in good spirits in hospital

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