Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while ‘Conclave’ heads into Academy Awards
There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to ...
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What is a polymicrobial infection? What to know about Pope Francis' condition
Doctors are treating Pope Francis for a “polymicrobial infection” of his respiratory tract in what they are describing as a a “complex clinical situation” that will require the pontiff to ...
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Pope Francis said to be breathing on his own and resting well after bilateral pneumonia diagnosis
Rome — The Vatican said Wednesday that Pope Francis had spent a peaceful night in a Rome hospital — his fifth after being admitted with a bout of bronchitis that has developed into pneumonia ...
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Pope Francis attends Mass hours after 'respiratory crisis,' remains critical
Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on Pope Francis' health issues for Sunday, Feb. 23. For the latest news, view our story for Monday, Feb. 24. Pope Francis remained in critical ...
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Pope Francis' health stays critical but stable as Vatican starts nightly prayers in St. Peter's Square
Vatican City — Pope Francis remained in critical but stable condition Tuesday evening, with his blood parameters remaining stable as he works from the hospital while battling double pneumonia ...
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Pope Francis ‘not out of danger yet,’ doctors say in first news conference
ROME — Doctors attending Pope Francis sought to reassure the world ... Alfieri continued: “The holy father, who has a brain superior to everyone here, knows that he’s in danger.