1 hour ago Pope Francis 'resting' after setback in pneumonia recovery, Vatican says

Doctors had put him on non-invasive mechanical ventilation on Friday after he had a coughing fit in which he inhaled vomit that needed to be extracted

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4 h. 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 h. 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 h. ago Vatican issues update on Pope Francis' health after 'isolated crisis'

The Pontiff is not out of danger

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5 h. 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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5 h. 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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6 h. ago Pope rests after setback in recovery — a bronchial spasm requiring further ventilation

Pope Francis is resting after an alarming setback in his two-week recovery from double pneumonia

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12 h. 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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16 h. 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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18 h. ago Pope Francis' health 'suddenly worsens' as Vatican announces Pontiff 'breathed in vomit' in latest detailed statement: 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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19 h. ago Pope Francis' condition suddenly worsens with 'prognosis uncertain,' Vatican says

The update came after officials said earlier today that doctors suggested he had overcome the most critical phase of the infection, but he later suffered an 'isolated attack of bronchospasm'

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19 h. ago Pope Francis suffers breathing crisis in hospital as he 'inhales vomit'

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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23 h. ago Pope Francis health update issued by Vatican reveals best news yet for the pontiff

The Vatican has issued the most promising news yet as Pope Francis, 88, continues to recover in Rome's Gemelli hospital since developing pneumonia in both of his lungs.

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28 h. ago Pope enters third week in hospital as Vatican issues health update

The update comes as crowds gather outside the hospital

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42 h. ago Pope Francis' health is improving: Pontiff is 'up and about' and in good spirits, the Vatican says

In a statement this evening the Vatican said: 'The clinical conditions of the Holy Father are confirmed to be improving today'.

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52 h. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Vatican announces Pontiff 'slept well' as he approaches two

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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52 h. ago Pope was focused on Vatican finance worries before he was hospitalised

Just three days before his admission the Pope established a new commission aimed at boosting donations

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55 h. ago Pope signs decree making José Gregorio Hernández, 'doctor of the poor,' Venezuela's first saint

A man revered by millions as the “doctor of the poor” will be the first saint from Venezuela

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67 h. ago Pope Francis makes 'slight improvement' says Vatican as condition still closely monitored

Pope Francis has been in hospital with double pneumonia and bronchitis since February 14 - but a new chest CT scan has shown the levels of inflammation in his lung tissue are normal

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68 h. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Pontiff is 'receiving therapy' but remains in a critical condition and Vatican awaits results of his CAT scan

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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