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Pope Francis was so close to death that doctors considered ending treatment
Pontiff, 88, spent more than five weeks in hospital with pneumonia before being discharged on Sunday. Pope Francis came so close to death while in hospital with pneumonia that doctors had to choose ...The Guardian - 3d -
Pope Francis' doctors considered stopping treatment to 'let him go' after serious breathing crisis
Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an aggressive treatment courseABC News - 3d -
Pope Francis Came Near Death in Hospital, His Doctor Says
In an interview, the leader of Pope Francis’s medical team called it “a miracle” that the 88-year-old pontiff left the hospital, but said he needs to change his vigorous habits, at least for a ...The New York Times - 1d -
Pope Francis Came Near Death in Hospital, His Doctor Says
In an interview, the leader of Pope Francis’s medical team called it “a miracle” that the 88-year-old pontiff left the hospital, but said he needs to change his vigorous habits, at least for a ...The New York Times - 1d -
Pope Francis Came Near Death in Hospital, His Doctor Says
In an interview, the leader of Pope Francis’s medical team called it “a miracle” that the 88-year-old pontiff left the hospital, but said he needs to change his vigorous habits, at least for a ...The New York Times - 1d -
Pope Francis Came Near Death in Hospital, His Doctor Says
In an interview, the leader of Pope Francis’s medical team called it “a miracle” that the 88-year-old pontiff left the hospital, but said he needs to change his vigorous habits, at least for a ...The New York Times - 8h -
The pope is no longer in imminent danger, doctors say
Pope Francis woke up Tuesday to good news from his doctors: They upgraded his prognosis and say he is no longer in imminent danger of death from pneumonia.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Doctors will provide first in-person update in Pope Francis' recovery from pneumonia in a month
Pope Francis’ doctors are providing their first in-person update on the pontiff’s condition in a monthABC News - 6d -
In his own words: Pope Francis has long been up front about his health problems and eventual death
Pope Francis has written and spoken at length about sickness, aging and deathABC News - Mar. 11 -
Pope Francis set to be released from hospital
Pope Francis is scheduled to be discharged from the hospital on Sunday, his doctors at Gemelli Hospital said. Francis, 88, was hospitalized for bronchitis on Feb. 14 and remained under care for ...NBC News - 6d -
Pope enters fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on positive trajectory
Pope Francis has entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia with signs of recovery continuing on a positive trajectoryABC News - Mar. 15 -
Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, Vatican says
Latest medical update for 88-year-old pontiff said he was responding well to treatment in hospital . Pope Francis is no longer in immediate danger and is responding well to treatment in hospital, ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Pope works on signature reform from hospital as recovery continues
Pope Francis entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on Saturday.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Pope Francis responding well to treatment, Vatican says
The 88-year-old prayed on Saturday morning in the chapel of the papal suite at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Pope Francis released from hospital after 5-week stay
Pope Francis was released from a Rome hospital early Sunday after spending five weeks in treatment for double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff also made his first public appearance since he was ...NBC News - 5d -
Pope Francis Will Be Discharged From the Hospital on Sunday, Doctors Say
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for six weeks with pneumonia in both lungs. He will need to rest in the Vatican for at least two months, his doctors said.The New York Times - 6d -
Pope showing "gradual, slight improvement" amid double pneumonia treatment
The 88-year-old pope has remained stable, with no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors said.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Pope, responding well, rests as Vatican marks another Holy Year event without him
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from double pneumonia after doctors reported some positive newsABC News - Mar. 9 -
Pope Francis to leave hospital on Sunday, return to Vatican, doctors say
The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling double pneumonia in both lungs after he was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14.CBS News - 6d -
Pope thanks those who care for the sick as he continues to recover in hospital
Francis pays tribute to ‘miracle of tenderness’ after doctors report slight improvement in his condition. Pope Francis has issued a message from his hospital bed thanking medical staff and ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Pope Francis No Longer in Immediate Danger From Pneumonia, Vatican Says
Though his condition had improved, he will remain in the hospital for further treatment, the Vatican said in a statement.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Pope Francis notching important milestones this week as he recovers from pneumonia
The recovery of Pope Francis from double pneumonia continued Wednesday as he inched toward the 12th anniversary of his election as pope.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital and convalesce at Vatican
Officials say pontiff will come to the window of his room on Sunday to offer a greeting and blessing. Pope Francis , who is recovering from pneumonia in both lungs, will be discharged from Rome’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
A day-by-day look at Pope Francis' hospitalization for pneumonia, at the 3-week mark
Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14 after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it hard to speak publiclyABC News - Mar. 7 -
Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement' amid weekslong hospitalization, Vatican says
Pope Francis has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" after more than three weeks in the hospital, the Vatican said Saturday.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Pope Francis' prognosis has been 'lifted' on 25th consecutive day in hospital
Pope Francis' prognosis has been "lifted" on Monday, his 25th consecutive day in the hospital, according to the Vatican.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger but he remains hospitalized
In a sign of his improved health, Pope Francis followed the Vatican's weeklong spiritual retreat via videoconference on Monday.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization
The Vatican press office released a photo of Pope Francis on Sunday in a private chapel of Rome's Gemelli Hospital.ABC News - Mar. 16 -
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization
Pope Francis was photographed at the hospital for the first time since he was admitted last month for double pneumonia.NBC News - Mar. 16 -
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis during monthlong hospital stay
The Vatican said Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since Feb. 14, was participating in the celebration of the Mass with other priests.CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Pope Francis makes first public appearance since hospital stay
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since a recent hospital stay. After five weeks of dealing with double pneumonia, the Pope was released from a Roman hospital and returned to the ...The Hill - 5d -
Barcelona match postponed after death of team doctor
Barcelona's La Liga match against Osasuna is postponed following the death of the Catalan club's first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Barça game postponed after death of team doctor
Barcelona's LaLiga game against Osasuna on Saturday has been postponed following the death of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro García.ESPN - Mar. 9 -
Pope Francis showing "gradual, slight improvement," Vatican says
The Vatican said Pope Francis is showing "gradual, slight improvement." The 88-year-old has been in the hospital for 23 days, battling double pneumonia.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday
The pope has been in stable condition for the past two weeks, according to the Vatican.ABC News - 6d -
Pope Francis is discharged from Rome hospital
The Pope waved from the hospital window before being discharged to return to the Vatican.BBC News - 5d -
Pope Francis Makes Public Appearance in Rome
From a balcony, Francis greeted hundreds of people waiting outside the hospital where he had been treated for respiratory problems.The New York Times - 5d -
In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time
Pope Francis has entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia, increasingly handing off his day-to-day duties to cardinals as questions swirl about the near and long-term future of ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since hospitalization
The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since he was hospitalized more than a month ago. He is still dealing with lung and breathing issues but is no longer in critical condition.CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Pope Francis makes his first public appearance and is discharged from the hospital
Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital Sunday after making a brief public appearance for the first time in more than five weeks, waving to a crowd from his window at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital ...NBC News - 5d