4 h. ago A visit to the hospital in Rome where Pope Francis is being treated

The Vatican has announced the start of nighttime prayers for Pope Francis, who remains in critical condition in the hospital. The 88-year-old is battling double pneumonia and early kidney failure.

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6 h. ago Latest on Pope Francis' condition as he remains hospitalized

The Vatican press office said there were "no episodes of asthmatic respiratory crisis" on Monday, and some laboratory tests "have improved."

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8 h. ago Pope Francis' health shows 'slight improvement' as he has 'resumed work,' Vatican says

Pope Francis' health showed a “slight improvement" Monday as he “resumed work" at the hospital and called a priest at a parish in Gaza, the Vatican said.

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8 h. ago Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies?

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13 h. ago Pope rests in his 10th day of hospitalization but remains in critical condition

Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.

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13 h. ago Pope Francis shows slight improvement in the hospital and calls Gaza's parish

Pope Francis, 88, has been in critical condition since the weekend but showed improvement and resumed some work Monday, the Vatican said.

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14 h. ago Pope Francis resting on day 10 in hospital for lung infection that led to early stages of kidney insufficiency

Pope Francis, 88, was resting Monday morning, his 10th day at the hospital for a complex lung infection that led to the early stages of kidney insufficiency.

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16 h. ago Pope Francis, in Critical Condition, Is ‘Resting’ in Hospital, Vatican Says

Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition.

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17 h. ago Pope Francis 'resting' after 10th night in hospital, Vatican says

"The night passed well, the Pope slept and is resting," the Vatican press office said in a short statement.

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20 h. ago Los Angeles faith leaders react to news as Pope Francis remains in critical condition

Los Angeles faith leaders react to news as Pope Francis remains in critical condition  CBS News

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29 h. ago Pope Francis suffering from early stage kidney failure, though condition remains 'under control': Vatican

Vatican officials announced on Sunday that Pope Francis is currently suffering from mild renal insufficiency, also known as kidney failure, amid his treatment for bilateral pneumonia.

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29 h. ago Pope Francis Suffering From Kidney Failure in Addition to Pneumonia

The kidney ailment appears to be in an early stage, the Vatican said, adding that the pontiff is still receiving high flows of oxygen for his respiratory illness.

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30 h. ago Pope Francis' condition still 'critical,' Vatican says in latest health update

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said earlier Sunday, adding that his night "passed peacefully."

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31 h. ago Pope Francis says he’s ‘confidently continuing’ care amid health crisis

Pope Francis says he’s ‘confidently continuing’ care amid health crisis  The Washington Post

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36 h. ago Pope Francis shares written message while continuing hospitalization

Pope Francis purportedly shared a written message from his hospital bed while remaining in critical condition and continuing treatment in Rome.

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40 h. ago Pope Francis Had a Restful Night, Still in Critical Condition

The Vatican did not provide further details about the condition of the pope, who has been in the hospital for more than a week.

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40 h. ago Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis

Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complicated lung infection, rested well during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said Sunday.

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40 h. ago The Vatican says Pope Francis, who has double pneumonia, had a 'peaceful' night

The pontiff, 88, has been hospitalized for a week and a half and is receiving treatment for a complex respiratory infection.

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40 h. ago Vatican says Pope Francis had a 'peaceful' night but remains in critical condition

The pontiff, 88, has been hospitalized for a week and a half and is receiving treatment for a complex respiratory infection.

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40 h. ago Pope Francis rests 'peacefully' overnight in hospital, Vatican says

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said Sunday, adding that his night “passed peacefully.”

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