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Who's who at the Vatican? Here's what to know amid Pope Francis health concerns
For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis' health. The pope has been at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia and other complications.
Pope Francis remains stable and prognosis reserved, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis' condition remained stable on Tuesday, and his prognosis remains reserved, according to the Vatican. The pope had needed medical intervention amid two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday, Vatican sources told ABC News.
Pope Francis suffers new breathing crises, is back on noninvasive ventilation, Vatican says
The Vatican says that Pope Francis has suffered two new episodes of acute respiratory crises and has been put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation
Pope Francis had two episodes of ‘acute respiratory failure’ but is alert and resting, says Vatican
Francis is being treated with supplemental oxygen to assist him with breathing, the Vatican said Tuesday, a day after he suffered two episodes of acute respiratory failure.
Pope Francis' condition remains 'stable' after 'quiet' night in hospital, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis ' clinical condition remains "stable" on Sunday, the Vatican said, as the pontiff continues to be hospitalized for the 17th consecutive day.
Pope Francis didn't need mechanical ventilation after respiratory crisis, the Vatican says
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened and turned into a complex pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Update After Acute Respiratory Failure
The 88-year-old, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, experienced two acute respiratory crises on Monday.
Pope Francis suffers two new episodes of acute respiratory crises, is back on noninvasive ventilation, Vatican says
Francis had inhaled “copious” amounts of mucus in another setback in what has become a more than two-week battle to overcome a complex respiratory infection and pneumonia.
Pope Francis battles pneumonia - and rumours of resignation
As Pope Francis has battled double pneumonia in hospital for nearly three weeks, talk of the 88-year-old pontiff's death or resignation has become almost commonplace.
Pope suffers 2 episodes of respiratory failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday, the Vatican said. The episodes were caused by a "significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm,
Pope Francis no longer requires mechanical ventilation after respiratory crisis
Pope Francis has stabilized enough after two respiratory crises to be taken off noninvasive mechanical ventilation and resume ...
Pope Francis to resume mechanical ventilation as his condition remains stable, Vatican says
Pope Francis will resume "non-invasive mechanical ventilation" Tuesday despite his condition remaining stable, the Vatican ...
Argentines in Rome Pray for a Pope Who’s One of Their Own
The expatriate community is small but shares a special bond with Francis, who has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.
Morning reaction from Rome hospital and Vatican as pope stabilizes from further respiratory crises
Catholic faithful in Rome and the Vatican City prayed for Pope Francis' recovery on Tuesday, after he stabilized following ...
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Transgender women near Rome pray for Pope Francis, celebrate his outreach
TORVAIANICA, Italy — Moira Camila Garnica and a group of fellow migrant transgender women have been gathering at their parish ...
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Hopeful news from Pope Francis: Church leader's health no longer critical
Pope Francis' health condition is “no longer critical,” but remains “complex.” So reports the Vatican. Pope Francis, ...
Argentinian community prays for Pope Francis’ health under the windows of his hospital room
A group of Argentinian nationals, accompanied by their ambassador, prayed for the health of Pope Francis under the windows of ...