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 reports.

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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 ...
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Pope Francis remains hospitalized, shows signs of improvement

Pope Francis is showing signs of improvement and had a good night of rest after a tumultuous weekend, the Vatican said. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
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Pope Francis remains in critical condition, but some tests have improved, Vatican says

Pope Francis remains hospitalized and in critical condition. On Monday, the Vatican said some of the pope's laboratory tests have improved. CBS News's Seth Doane discussed the 88-year-old pontiff's ...
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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 ...
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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

Pope Francis "rested well" throughout the Monday night as he continued to battle double pneumonia in hospital, the Vatican said early Tuesday.
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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."
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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.
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Pope Francis had "restful night" but remains in critical condition

The Vatican continues to provide updates on Pope Francis' health and said the head of the Catholic Church had a "restful night" but remains in critical condition. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
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World prays for Pope Francis as his health improves

Catholics around the world are awaiting updates on Pope Francis' health as he remains hospitalized in Rome. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.
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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 ...
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Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement,' Vatican says

Though still in critical condition with double pneumonia, Pope Francis is up and out of bed after a full night of rest, with his doctors saying that the mild kidney failure is no longer a concern. ...
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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. ...
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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."
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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Vatican provides update on Pope Francis' critical condition

Pope Francis remains in critical condition but is stable, the Vatican confirmed. CBS News' Seth Doane has latest on the pope's recovery.
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Anxious Prayers as Pope Francis Lingers in Critical Condition

Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.
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Pope Francis remains ‘critical but stable’ in hospital with pneumonia

Pontiff has carried on with work, including holding a meeting in hospital to approve two people for sainthood. Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for 12 days battling pneumonia and other ...
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Pope Francis remains hospitalized for a 10th day. Here's the latest on his health

Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he is showing early signs of poor kidney function, according to the Vatican, a result of complex lung infection. CBS News' Chris Livesay has the latest ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies?

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of transition.
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Pope Francis still in critical condition as Argentines pray for him in Rome

Pope Francis remained in critical condition as Argentines and Romans gathered in the Eternal City to pray for his recovery from double pneumonia.
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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.
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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
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Pope Francis, despite his critical condition, continues daily calls with Gaza's embattled Catholic parish

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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, ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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. ...
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Pope shows slight improvement, resumes some work: Vatican

Pope Francis is showing a “slight improvement” in his condition and has resumed some of his work activities, according to the Vatican’s Monday evening bulletin. The pope remains in critical ...
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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.
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What to know about Pope Francis' condition as he fights pneumonia

Pope Francis remained hospitalized in critical condition on Tuesday, despite showing slight improvement on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff has pneumonia in both lungs. CBS News' Seth Doane reports. ...
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