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 pontiff needed oxygen and blood transfusions. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports and Dr. Natalie Azar provides health analysis for Sunday TODAY.
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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 - 23h -
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 - 18h -
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 - 21h -
Pope's condition remains critical after 'asthmatic respiratory crisis': Vatican
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Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis and blood transfusion
The Vatican says Pope Francis rested during a peaceful nightABC News - 14h -
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 - 23h -
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 - 22h -
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 - 10h -
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 - 2h -
Pope Francis Put Church Above His Health, Vatican Observers Say
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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 - 3h -
Pope Francis remains 'critical' and has kidney problem, Vatican says
The pontiff "continues to be alert and well oriented" and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said.BBC News - 2h -
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 - 1h -
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 - 8h -
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 - 22h -
Vatican says the pope now has pneumonia in both lungs. How worrying is that?
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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 - 13h -
Pope Francis Is in a ‘Good Mood’ but ‘Not Out of Danger,’ His Doctors Say
As the pope enters his second week in a Rome hospital with a lung infection, his physicians said his condition was critical but not immediately life-threatening.The New York Times - 2d -
Pope Francis' medical team says he is not out of danger yet
Pope Francis' medical team provided a health update as he battles pneumonia in both lungs. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane reports.CBS News - 1d -
Cousin of Pope Francis says he is 'worried' about pontiff's health
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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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 11h -
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 - 1h -
Pope Francis ‘not yet out of danger’ and to stay in hospital for another week
Chronic illness remains but pontiff, 88, is stable and in good humour, doctor says. Pope Francis, who is in hospital undergoing treatment for double pneumonia, is “not yet out of danger” and will ...The Guardian - 2d -
Pope Francis Had a Restful Night, Still in Critical Condition
The Vatican did not provide further details about the condition of the pope, who has been in the hospital for more than a week.The New York Times - 13h -
Argentina prays for native son Francis, the first Latin American pope in history
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Argentina prays for native son Francis, the first Latin American pope in history
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Pope not fully recovered, condition not life-threatening, doctors say
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection and now has pneumonia in both lungs. He has been hospitalized since last week.ABC News - 2d -
Pope not out of danger, will stay in hospital at least another week, doctors say
Pope Francis' personal physician said the pontiff was responding to drug therapy that was strengthened after he was diagnosed with pneumonia.CBS News - 2d -
Pope not out of health danger, but not 'in danger of death,' doctor says
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