9 d. ago Pope Francis' prognosis no longer 'reserved' as his condition remains stable

Doctors decided to change the prognosis, which had for some time been “reserved” – meaning the outcome was uncertain.

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1 week ago Pope Francis 'responding well' to treatment as condition remains stable

The Argentine pontiff has been in Rome’s Gemelli hospital since 14 February with pneumonia in both lungs.

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1 week ago Pope Francis 'resting' in hospital as condition remains stable

A more detailed update is expected to be released later today.

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1 week ago Pope Francis had a ‘peaceful night’ in hospital as condition remains ‘stable’

Francis’s voice was heard publicly for the first time in close to three weeks last night before a rosary for the pontiff’s health in St Peter’s Square.

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1 week ago Vatican plans next medical update on pope on Saturday as Francis remains stable

Francis has been stable for three full days after suffering a pair of respiratory crises on Monday.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis in a ‘stable’ condition but outlook remains ‘complex’

During the morning, Francis called the parish priest of the Holy Family church in Gaza.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis's 'clinical conditions remain stable' after two acute breathing attacks yesterday

Pope Francis has resumed the use of an oxygen mask and ventilator to assist his breathing, but remains “alert, focused and cooperative”, the Vatican said.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis has ‘two episodes of acute respiratory failure’ but remains ‘alert’, says Vatican

It marks a downturn in the pontiff’s health updates following more positives ones over the weekend.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis ‘did not need mechanical ventilation' today and remains stable, Vatican says

The 88-year-old pontiff did continue to receive high flow supplemental oxygen today after a coughing episode on Friday sparked new fears for his health.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis in 'stable' condition following breathing 'crisis' yesterday, Vatican says

Pope Francis has remained in Gemelli Hospital in Rome with pneumonia for over two weeks.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis remains on mechanical ventilator and 'resting' after 'quiet' night, Vatican says

Pope Francis has remained in Gemelli Hospital in Rome with pneumonia for over two weeks.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis put on mechanical ventilation, as prognosis remains 'guarded'

Just last night, the Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff’s condition was improving.

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3 w. ago Pope Francis remains in critical condition but is stable, says Vatican

Pontiff (88) was admitted to hospital on February 14th with a serious respiratory illness that has since triggered other health problems

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3 w. ago Pope Francis remains in critical condition but is 'stable', Vatican says

The Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff approved the canonisation of two new saints, following a “slight improvement” in his condition”.

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3 w. ago Thousands gather outside Vatican to pray for Pope Francis as he remains in critical condition

The 88-year-old Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in critical condition.

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3 w. ago Pope Francis remains in 'critical condition' but showing 'slight improvement', Vatican says

Yesterday, the Holy See said blood tests had shown that the 88-year-old had a ‘mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control’.

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3 w. ago Pope Francis had ‘good’ night in hospital but remains in critical condition

Pope, who was diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, was admitted to hospital on February 14th

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3 w. ago Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert

Prayers for the 88-year-old pontiff poured in from around the world.

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3 w. ago Pope Francis: Catholics pray for ailing pontiff who remains in critical condition for second day

Vatican says 88-year-old pope has signs of early kidney failure but is alert as ‘prognosis remains reserved’

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3 w. ago Pope Francis: Catholics pray for ailing pontiff who remains in critical condition

Vatican says 88-year-old pope has signs of early kidney failure but is alert as ‘prognosis remains reserved’

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