Pope's condition shows 'slight improvement,' Vatican says
The slight renal insufficiency the pope had in recent days subsided and a CAT scan of the chest showed a normal evolution of the pulmonary inflammatory picture.
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Pope Francis continues meetings while hospitalized
Pope Francis met with the Vatican's secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, on Monday as he rested comfortably throughout the night into Tuesday, but he remained in critical condition.
Pope Francis still critical but shows 'slight improvement', Vatican says
Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement", the Vatican said on Monday.
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After 13 days in hospital, numerous blood transfusions, copious oxygen and the world’s prayers, Pope Francis appears to be battling double pneumonia with a determination not seen in many approaching the end of their ninth decade.
Ailing Pope Francis holds Vatican work meeting in hospital
Pope Francis, who is in critical condition with double pneumonia, is alert and has met Vatican officials in hospital to discuss work issues, the Vatican said on Tuesday.
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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 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, later experiencing breathing difficulties and being diagnosed with "double pneumonia.
Pope Francis continues to improve, but 'mild renal failure' returns: Vatican
Pope Francis has shown "slight" improvement over the past 24 hours, but remains in critical condition, the Vatican announced Wednesday. "The clinical conditions of the Holy Father in the last 24 hours have shown a further,
Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
The Vatican says Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
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Pope Francis is sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia while he remains in critical condition.
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Pope Francis remains in critical condition at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital with pneumonia and mild kidney failure, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday, February 25.
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