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What it means for Pope Francis to still be in ‘critical’ condition
A statement from The Vatican said that Pope Francis is still in critical condition though he showed slight improvement. NBC News’ Claudio Lavanga and Dr. John Torres report on the assessment of ...NBC News - 15h -
Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition
The Vatican carried on with its Holy Year celebrations without the pope Saturday, as Pope Francis battled pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection that doctors say remains touch-and-go and ...NBC News - 2d -
Vatican says Pope Francis in 'critical' condition
Pope Francis remains in 'critical' condition after he experienced a severe asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday morning, requiring high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said. NBC News’ Claudio ...NBC News - 2d -
Pope Francis is in critical condition but alert, Vatican says
Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a “tranquil” night, was alert and had rested after a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said on Sunday.NBC News - 1d -
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, Vatican says
Pontiff had fallen into critical condition, receiving high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles complex lung infection . Pope Francis, who is battling pneumonia and a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Vatican: Pope Francis ‘condition remains critical’
The Vatican said today Pope Francis remains in “critical” condition. And we are learning new information about his kidney function. NBC News’ Anne Thompson is at the Vatican.NBC News - 1d -
Pope Francis in critical condition after respiratory crisis, Vatican says
The update came after a Vatican spokesman said the Pope "rested well" overnight.CBS News - 2d -
Pope Francis in Critical Condition After ‘Respiratory Crisis,’ Vatican Says
The announcement on Saturday evening indicated that Francis’ medical condition had become more complicated since an update from his doctors on Friday.The New York Times - 2d -
Pope Francis' condition still 'critical,' Vatican says in latest health update
Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said earlier Sunday, adding that his night "passed peacefully."ABC News - 1d -
Pope Francis in critical condition with pneumonia and kidney issues, Vatican says
Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he receives treatment for double pneumonia and a mild renal insufficiency, the Vatican shared on Sunday.NBC News - 1d -
Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis remains hospitalized after a complex lung infection caused early kidney insufficiency, the Vatican said. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.CBS News - 21h -
Pope Francis, in Critical Condition, Is ‘Resting’ in Hospital, Vatican Says
Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition.The New York Times - 18h -
Pope Francis sees ‘slight improvement’ but remains in critical condition
Prognosis for pontiff, 88, remains guarded as he is treated in hospital for pneumonia and kidney failure. Pope Francis, who is in hospital with pneumonia and “mild” kidney failure, remains in a ...The Guardian - 15h -
Pope Francis' health shows improvement but condition remains critical
Pope Francis' health has shown slight improvement, but his condition remains critical, the Vatican said. It's been 10 days since the pontiff was hospitalized with double pneumonia. Chris Livesay ...CBS News - 8h -
Pope Francis ‘slept well’ through night but remains in critical condition
Some laboratory tests said to have shown ‘slight improvement’ and pontiff reported to be in good humour. Pope Francis, who remains in a critical condition in hospital with pneumonia and mild kidney ...The Guardian - 1h -
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is sickABC News - 1d -
Pope Francis is in critical condition after a long respiratory crisis, requiring oxygen at high flow
The Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygenABC News - 2d -
Pope Francis' condition remains critical after respiratory crisis, says the Holy See
The Holy See reported that Pope Francis' condition is critical after he suffered a prolonged respiratory crisis on Saturday. Earlier this week, the 88-year-old was diagnosed with double pneumonia. ...CBS News - 2d -
Pope Francis 'rested well' all night, Vatican says as pontiff remains in critical condition
Pope Francis "rested well" throughout the Monday night as he continued to battle double pneumonia in hospital, the Vatican said early Tuesday.NBC News - 40m -
Pope in critical condition but ‘resumed work’
Pope Francis' resumes work but he is still in critical condition according to the Vatican. Fears have been growing about the pontiff’s condition after he was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14, ...NBC News - 10h -
Latest on Pope Francis' condition as he remains hospitalized
The Vatican press office said there were "no episodes of asthmatic respiratory crisis" on Monday, and some laboratory tests "have improved."ABC News - 15h -
Pope Francis 'in good spirit' but doctors give no update on his condition
Pope Francis was conscious, eating and in “good spirit,” a Vatican source said Monday, as worries persisted around the pontiff's kidney and lung problems.NBC News - 21h -
Pope Francis has 'mild' kidney failure: What is it?
Doctors revealed Sunday that blood tests for Pope Francis, the 88-year-old pontiff who has been hospitalized since Valentine's Day after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened, show early kidney ...The Hill - 1d -
Pope now in ‘critical condition’ after pneumonia, Vatican warns
Pope Francis was placed in “critical condition” on Saturday, the Vatican said, just four days after the religious leader contracted pneumonia. “The condition of the Holy Father continues to be ...The Hill - 2d -
Pope's condition remains critical after 'asthmatic respiratory crisis': Vatican
Asthmatic respiratory crisis indicates the pope struggled to maintain a sufficient oxygen level when breathing on his own, according to medical experts.ABC News - 2d -
Pope has 'peaceful' night after condition described as 'critical'
Pope Francis is "more unwell than yesterday", the Vatican says, adding his prognosis "remains guarded".BBC News - 2d -
Pope still in critical condition on 10th day in hospital, Vatican says
Pope Francis was still in critical condition on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung infection, with early stages of kidney failure, the Vatican said.CBS News - 21h -
'Gruesome sell-out or a chance to lead': What will happen when Starmer visits Trump?
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Pope critical but 'in good humour' in hospital
The pontiff is in good humour and eating normally though he remains "critical", Vatican sources say.BBC News - 21h -
Pope's condition has slightly improved, Vatican says
The Vatican says the Pope's condition has improved as he spends an 11th day in hospital with double pneumonia.BBC News - 12h -
Supporters gather to pray for Pope Francis outside hospital
Romans gathered again outside Gemelli Hospital, placing flowers and candles and offering prayers for Pope Francis. The pontiff has been in the hospital nearly a week with pneumonia. Seth Doane ...CBS News - 4d -
Fit for a pontiff: The Roman hospital caring for Pope Francis
The Gemelli hospital has been treating popes for more than thirty years.BBC News - 3d -
Catholics Pray for Ailing Pope Francis at Sunday Mass
The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized for more than a week, had a restful night after receiving oxygen and a blood transfusion on Saturday, the Vatican said.The New York Times - 1d -
Pope Francis showing early signs of kidney failure
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with the Vatican saying blood tests reveal early signs of kidney failure. Doctors said the pope has not had another "respiratory crisis" since Saturday. ...CBS News - 1d -
Eye Opener: New developments in the health of Pope Francis
New developments in the health of Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition. Also, Elon Musk demands federal workers list what they've done or else lose their jobs. All that and all ...CBS News - 20h -
Vatican releases update on Pope Francis' health
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis' health is showing a slight improvement. CBS News contributor Delia Gallagher has more.CBS News - 15h -
Pope Francis showing slight improvement, Vatican says
Prayer is pouring in for Pope Francis as the Vatican says his health is showing slight improvement, though he remains in critical condition. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for almost ...CBS News - 9h -
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement transported 177 migrants from Guantanamo Bay to Honduras for final removal to Venezuela, according to a post on X from the agency.ABC News - 3d -
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