3 h. ago Vatican issue major health update on Pope Francis, 88, after he was put on ventilator while battling double pneumonia

The Vatican has issued a major health update on Pope Francis after he was put on a ventilator while battling double pneumonia.

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8 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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8 h. ago Vatican issues update on Pope Francis' health after 'isolated crisis'

The Pontiff is not out of danger

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9 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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10 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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27 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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32 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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56 h. ago Pope’s prognosis still guarded as rumours of imminent death, conclave swirl

The Vatican’s latest update shows positive signs in some areas, but not in others

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56 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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2 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Sky News abruptly halts broadcast to announce urgent update on Pope's health

Sky News has interrupted its regular programming for an update on Pope Francis' health as the Vatican issued a one-line statement on the 88 year old's health

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3 d. ago Sky News halted for Pope 'breaking news' as Vatican issue one line statement

Sky News has been interrupted for a breaking news update on the health of Pope Francis, as presenter Lisa Holland brought viewers the latest from Rome's Vatican City

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3 d. ago Pope Francis is 'critical but stable' and still being treated for double pneumonia, the Vatican confirms

The Pope, 88, is currently enduring his twelfth consecutive day at Rome's Gemelli Hospital where he is receiving treatment after being diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs.

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3 d. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Pontiff approves sainthood from hospital despite his 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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