Pope Francis no longer needs mechanical help to breathe as his health improves, Vatican says

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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 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 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 -
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 -
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 - 4d -
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 following Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar as he recovers from pneumonia
Pope Francis is participating in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat from a Rome hospital as he continues his recovery from double pneumoniaABC News - Mar. 10 -
Vatican seeks to debunk fake news on health of Pope Francis
Since pontiff was hospitalised conspiracy theories have swirled online claiming he has died. While Pope Francis was being treated for double pneumonia, Italian TikToker Ottavo made his way ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
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 - 4d
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