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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6 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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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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18 h. ago Pope Francis suffers ‘breathing crisis’ making condition suddenly worse

Vatican says pontiff was given non-invasive mechanical ventilation, to which he responded well and remains alertPope Francis has suffered an “isolated breathing crisis” which caused him to vomit, provoking a “sudden worsening” of his respiratory condition, the Vatican said.The episode happened on Friday afternoon after the pontiff, 88, spent the morning alternating “respiratory training” with prayer in the chapel at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, where he has been battling pneumonia for two weeks. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago The Pope has ‘isolated’ breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican says

The update comes as crowds gather outside the hospital to wish their best to the 88 year-old Catholic leader

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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’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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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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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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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 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 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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4 d. 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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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 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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