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.

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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 - 9h
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 - 1d
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 - 1d
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 - 17h
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 - 1d
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 - 1d
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 - 1d
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 - 8h
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 - 4h

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