Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and the Vatican
Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health
The 88-year-old Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in critical condition despite showing a slight improvement after 11 days in the hospital.
Pope Francis Slept Well and Is Resting, the Vatican Says
Pope Francis, being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, slept well overnight and is resting, the Vatican said in a brief statement on Thursday. (Editing by Crispian Balmer) Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.
Pope Francis' health stays critical but stable as Vatican starts nightly prayers in St. Peter's Square
The Vatican has set in motion nightly prayers for Pope Francis in the hope that he might recover and get back to leading the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis in critical but stable condition as world prays for his recovery
Francis was hospitalized Feb. 14 after struggling to speak and breathe during public appearances for more than a week.
Pope Francis, in Critical Condition, Had Quiet Night at Hospital, Vatican Says
Images of Pope Francis are seen outside Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is admitted for treatment, in Rome, Italy, February 26, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Pope Francis shows further slight improvement as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but doctors still say his prognosis is still guarded
Pope Francis shows more improvement, but prognosis still 'guarded', Vatican says
Pope Francis' health is continuing to improve, the Vatican said on Thursday, offering a cautiously upbeat assessment as the 88-year-old pontiff battles against double pneumonia.
Pope Francis 'slept well' amid signs of slight improvement in health battle
Pope Francis "slept well" overnight and was resting Thursday after signs of improvement as he continued to receive hospital care for double pneumonia.
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