3 h. ago Pope Francis remains 'fragile' but has 'rested well' and seen 'slight improvement' as he battled pneumonia in hospital

A critically ill Pope Francis, who is battling pneumonia in both lungs, 'rested well', the Vatican said on Tuesday after earlier reporting a 'slight improvement' in his condition

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4 h. ago Pope Francis ‘slept well’ through night but remains in critical condition

Some laboratory tests said to have shown ‘slight improvement’ and pontiff reported to be in good humourPope Francis, who remains in a critical condition in hospital with pneumonia and mild kidney failure, rested well during the night, the Vatican said.The pontiff, 88, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on 14 February after struggling to breathe and was subsequently diagnosed with a respiratory tract infection, pneumonia in both lungs and mild kidney failure. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Critically ill Pope ‘slept well’, Vatican says, as thousands unite in prayer

The 88-year-old has now been in hospital for 11 days

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7 h. ago Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions

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9 h. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Vatican confirm pontiff 'resumes some work' and is showing 'slight improvement' but remains in a critical condition

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

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18 h. ago Pope Francis still critical but shows ‘slight improvement’, Vatican update claims

The Pope had resumed work in the afternoon and in the evening made a call to the Catholic parish in Gaza

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18 h. ago Vatican issues Pope Francis health update as doctors remain on alert

The Vatican said in its evening bulleting that he hadn't had any more respiratory crises, while adding a slight kidney insufficiency detected on Sunday was of no concern.

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18 h. ago Pope Francis sees ‘slight improvement’ but remains in critical condition

Prognosis for pontiff, 88, remains guarded as he is treated in hospital for pneumonia and kidney failurePope Francis, who is in hospital with pneumonia and “mild” kidney failure, remains in a critical condition although there was a “slight improvement” on Monday, the Vatican said.The pontiff, 88, has not had any further asthma-style attacks and “some laboratory tests have improved”, the Vatican said in a statement on Monday evening. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago The Pope wrote resignation letter 12 YEARS ago in case he became too ill to continue

The Pope is suffering from kidney failure, pneumonia and an infection in both lungs after he was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Valentine's Day.

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19 h. ago Pope Francis health: Vatican issues update as doctors remain on alert

The Vatican's evening bulletin was more upbeat than in recent days stating the 88-year-old Francis, suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, hadn't had any more respiratory crises.

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20 h. ago Who were Pope Francis' predecessors? Full list of past popes as Francis remains in hospital

In the history of the Church, there have been 266 popes, from St. Peter to Pope Francis

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20 h. ago Who will be the next Pope as six Cardinals in the frame amid fears for pontiff's health

Pope Francis, 88, developed pneumonia in both lungs over the weekend and is expected to remain in hospital for the next few days as he receives treatment

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21 h. ago How a new Pope is chosen and why white smoke is so important?

The process of selecting a new pope has remained largely unchanged for the past 800 years. Known as the Papal Conclave, this system will once again be used when the time comes to choose Pope Francis' successor

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25 h. ago What happens when the Pope dies as Francis to break Vatican funeral tradition

Pope Francis is currently in hospital battling pneumonia in both lungs

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25 h. ago What happens when a Pope dies and how is a new Pontiff selected?

Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas and updates on Pope Francis’ health

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25 h. ago Pope's 'critical condition' creates air of fear in Rome amid ominous health update

Pope Francis was admitted to hospital with pneumonia and bronchitis and remains in a critical condition having gone on to develop a problem with his kidneys

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25 h. ago ‘We are very worried’: Conclave cast express concern for Pope Francis in health crisis

Italian actors Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto lead well-wishers at the Sag awards hoping the ailing pontiff makes a quick recoveryThe cast of papal election drama Conclave have expressed their concerns for Pope Francis, as reports continue of his critical condition.Actors Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto, who respectively play papal housekeeper Sister Agnes and conservative cleric Cardinal Tedesco in Conclave, were speaking as the film was given the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture by the Screen Actors Guild (Sag), an outcome that would appear to significantly boost its chances in the Oscar race. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Pope Francis awake after kidney failure diagnosis, outlook still touch

Cardinal says 88-year-old pontiff is ‘probably close to death’

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26 h. ago Pope Francis battling mild kidney failure but eating and resting well, say doctors

Pontiff, 88, was awake and in good humour, say Vatican sources, after being admitted to hospital with pneumoniaPope Francis, who is battling pneumonia and “mild” kidney failure, had a good night, slept and is resting, the Vatican said in a brief statement on Monday morning.Vatican sources said later on Monday that the pope was awake and continuing with the therapy, and was eating normally and in good humour. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Inside Gemelli hospital treating Pope Francis – assassination save to Totti coma miracle

The Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is currently being treated while in a 'critical condition' is referred to as 'Vatican Three' and even comes with its own Papal Suite

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