Pope Francis 'alert' after respiratory failure

Pope Francis has 2 episodes of "acute respiratory failure," Vatican says

Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.

CBS News - 5h

Pope Francis suffers "acute respiratory failure" episodes, Vatican says

Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" and had a pair of bronchoscopies to relieve his respiratory distress, the Vatican said. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.

CBS News - 5h

Pope Francis suffers two episodes of ‘acute respiratory failure’

Pope has been in Rome’s Gemelli hospital for more than two weeks with pneumonia. Pope Francis, who has been in hospital with pneumonia for more than two weeks, suffered two episodes of “acute ...

The Guardian - 5h

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 - Feb. 22

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 - Feb. 23

Vatican says Pope Francis is ‘peaceful’ after ‘respiratory crisis’

Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Francis who remains in critical condition at a Rome hospital while battling double pneumonia. The Vatican said on Saturday that the 88-year-old ...

NBC News - Feb. 23

Pope Francis remains in stable condition, a day after respiratory crisis

Pontiff, 88, spends long periods off noninvasive ventilation, showing improving lung function as he battles pneumonia. Pope Francis remains in stable condition a day after a respiratory crisis, and ...

The Guardian - 2d

Latest news on Pope Francis' health after lung infection, kidney failure

Pope Francis is still hospitalized after coping with a lung infection and several other health matters. CBS News contributor Delia Gallagher reports from Vatican City.

CBS News - Feb. 24

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 - Feb. 23

Pope Francis suffers 'sudden worsening' of respiratory issues

The Vatican announced that the Pope experienced a "sudden worsening" of his respiratory function due to a bronchospasm, which led to vomiting and inhalation complications, causing a decline in his ...

NBC News - 3d

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 oxygen

ABC News - Feb. 22

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 - Feb. 22

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 - Feb. 23

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 - Feb. 23

Pope suffers 2 episodes of respiratory failure, Vatican says

The pope's clinical condition had on Sunday remained "stable," the church said.

ABC News - 4h

Pope had 2 'acute respiratory failure' episodes: Vatican

Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency" on Monday, according to a statement from the Vatican, as the Catholic Church leader continues to fight pneumonia. “Today, the ...

The Hill - 2h

Pope Francis has 'sudden worsening' of respiratory condition: Vatican

The pope suffered an "isolated attack of bronchospasm" which caused vomiting with inhalation, the Vatican said on Friday.

ABC News - 3d

Pope Francis suffers 'sudden worsening' of respiratory issues, given mechanical ventilation

Pope Francis’ condition suffered a “sudden worsening” Friday afternoon after “an isolated crisis of bronchospasm,” the Vatican said Friday.

NBC News - 3d

Pope Francis suffers 2 respiratory episodes and is back on ventilation

Pope Francis suffered two “acute respiratory insufficiency” episodes on Monday, marking another setback in his recovery from double pneumonia.

NBC News - 5h

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 - Feb. 24

Pope Francis Suffering From Kidney Failure in Addition to Pneumonia

The kidney ailment appears to be in an early stage, the Vatican said, adding that the pontiff is still receiving high flows of oxygen for his respiratory illness.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

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 - Feb. 22

Pope didn't need mechanical ventilation after respiratory crisis, 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.

CBS News - 1d

Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis and blood transfusion

The Vatican says Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night

ABC News - Feb. 23

Pope Francis shares message after a peaceful night in the hospital

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni's one-line statement early Sunday didn't mention if Francis was out of bed or eating breakfast. "The night passed quietly, the pope rested."

CBS News - Feb. 23

Pope Francis is resting after another peaceful night, Vatican says

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for two weeks battling double pneumonia, has spent another peaceful night and is now resting, the Vatican said Friday.

NBC News - 3d

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 official. Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, has ...

The Guardian - 2d

Pope is resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney failure detected

The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting after a quiet night

ABC News - Feb. 24

Pope Experiences Another Setback With Respiratory Crises

The Vatican said that Monday’s two crises were caused by a significant accumulation of mucus in his bronchial tubes.

The New York Times - 4h

Pope Francis has calm night after breathing crisis caused recovery setback

Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.

CBS News - 1d

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 - Feb. 20

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 - Feb. 22

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 - Feb. 22

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 - Feb. 23

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 - Feb. 23

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 - Feb. 23

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 - Feb. 24

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 - Feb. 24

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 - Feb. 24

Pope Francis 'alert' after respiratory failure

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