Pope suffers breathing crisis but responds well to treatment, Vatican says

Pope is 'stable' after breathing crisis, Vatican says

The Pope has been battling pneumonia for two weeks and suffered an "isolated" breathing crisis on Friday.

BBC News - 1d

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 - 1d

Pope Francis suffers ‘breathing crisis’ making condition suddenly worse

Vatican says pontiff was given non-invasive mechanical ventilation, to which he responded well and remains alert. Pope Francis has suffered an “isolated breathing crisis” which caused him to ...

The Guardian - 2d

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 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 - 2h

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

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

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 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

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.

BBC News - 5d

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 ...

CBS News - 5d

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.

NBC News - 5d

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. ...

NBC News - 5d

Pope Francis had peaceful night, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting after spending a peaceful night at the hospital. The 88-year-old has been hospitalized for two weeks with pneumonia. He was put on a ventilator Friday after ...

CBS News - 1d

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 - 20h

Vatican says the pope now has pneumonia in both lungs. How worrying is that?

Vatican officials said that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery

ABC News - Feb. 19

Pope Francis Put Church Above His Health, Vatican Observers Say

Many who know him said that Francis, driven by a sense of mission and a discipline born of his early training, essentially worked himself into the hospital.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

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 - Feb. 23

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 - 6d

Pope still in critical condition on 10th day in hospital, Vatican says

Pope Francis was still in critical condition on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung infection, with early stages of kidney failure, the Vatican said.

CBS News - 6d

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 - 6d

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.

The New York Times - 6d

Pope showing encouraging signs, Vatican says, unlike news over the weekend

Pope Francis remains in the hospital as he battles double pneumonia. But, the Vatican says the 88-year-old pontiff is getting better. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest.

CBS News - 3d

Pope Francis continues to improve, but doctors not changing prognosis, Vatican says

The Vatican said that Pope Francis's health is continuing to improve, though a few more days are needed before doctors can confidently change his prognosis. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports.

CBS News - 2d

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 - 2d

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 ...

CBS News - 5d

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 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 - 2d

Pope Francis Suffers a Health Setback, Inhaling Vomit

The Vatican said Francis, 88, who has been hospitalized for pneumonia, was responding well to treatment and that it was too soon to say how serious the incident was.

The New York Times - 1d

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 - 6d

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.

CBS News - 6d

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.

CBS News - 5d

Vatican update on Pope Francis' health slightly improving

The Vatican says Pope Francis' health is slightly improving and its latest report has some positive news about his progress. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.

CBS News - 4d

Vatican on Pope Francis' complex conditions, oxygen therapy

The Vatican says Pope Francis' health is improving but warned his complex conditions require more time for his prognosis to improve. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.

CBS News - 3d

Pope Francis is stable, but the Vatican has no prognosis

Doctors in Rome gave an update on Pope Francis' health Saturday, saying he stable, alert and aware following Friday's respiratory crisis. The 88-year-old has been in the hospital for 15 days. Seth ...

CBS News - 20h

Pope suffers breathing crisis but responds well to treatment, Vatican says

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