4 h. ago Who Is Pope Francis, The First Pope From The Americas Now Battling Illness

Pope Francis, who is battling double pneumonia and a complex lung infection, remains critical, according to the Vatican.

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11 h. ago Pope Francis Remains Critical, Has Developed "Slight" Kidney Issue

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day running and has shown an "initial, slight insufficiency" in his kidney function, the Vatican said on Sunday.

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66 h. ago Pope Francis, Who Has Pneumonia, "Not Out Of Danger", Say Doctors

One of the doctors treating Pope Francis said on Friday the 88-year-old, who has pneumonia, was "not out of danger" and would likely stay in hospital "at least all next week".

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5 d. ago Pope Francis Battles With Respiratory Tract Infection: What Is Pneumonia?

What Is Pneumonia: Pope Francis, aged 88, has been hospitalised with a complex respiratory tract infection that has progressed to bilateral pneumonia, affecting both lungs.

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5 d. ago Pope Francis Has Pneumonia In Both Lungs, His Condition Remains 'Complex'

Pope Francis, who was admitted to hospital last week, has developed pneumonia in both of his lungs, the Vatican said Tuesday.

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5 d. ago Pope Accepts Resignation Of Canadian Bishop Accused Of Sexual Abuse

Pope Francis on Tuesday said he had accepted the resignation of a Canadian bishop who has been named in a class-action lawsuit against the church that alleges sexual assault.

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6 d. ago Vatican Cancels Pope's Weekend Events As He Battles 'Complex' Infection

The Vatican on Tuesday cancelled two of Pope Francis's events at the weekend as the 88-year-old continues to receive hospital treatment for bronchitis.

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6 d. ago Pope Francis To Remain Hospitalised As Doctors Treat Complex Infection

The 88-year-old has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week and was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Friday.

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6 d. ago Pope Francis Faces "Complex Clinical Picture", Hospital Stay Extended

Pope Francis, hospitalised for bronchitis four days ago, faces a "complex clinical picture", the Vatican said on Monday, indicating that the 88-year-old's stay will be longer than initially believed.

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