Pope Francis no longer needs to use mechanical ventilation, Vatican says
Francis, who has been in hospital since February 14th, had two episodes of ‘acute respiratory insufficiency’
The Vatican
Pope Francis suffers ‘acute’ breathing issues and is back on ventilation, says Vatican
Pontiff inhaled ‘copious’ amounts of mucus in another setback
Pope Francis has ‘peaceful night’ after stabilising following breathing crisis, says Vatican
Pontiff has now spent 17 days in hospital as he fights double pneumonia
Pope Francis, after setback, had a peaceful night, Vatican says
Pontiff (88) suffered a setback on Friday, experiencing ‘isolated breathing crisis’
Pope Francis suffers setback in struggle with pneumonia
Pontiff hit by bronchial spasm and placed on ventilator but 88-year-old responds well and alert at all times, says Vatican
Pope Francis sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia, Vatican says
Doctors say Francis is not out of danger, but has had no further respiratory crises since Saturday
Pope Francis remains in critical condition but is stable, says Vatican
Pontiff (88) was admitted to hospital on February 14th with a serious respiratory illness that has since triggered other health problems
Pope Francis shows ‘slight improvement’ but still in critical condition
Pope, who was diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, was admitted to hospital on February 14th
Pope Francis: Catholics pray for ailing pontiff who remains in critical condition
Vatican says 88-year-old pope has signs of early kidney failure but is alert as ‘prognosis remains reserved’
The complex medical factors undermining the health of Pope Francis
It would take very little for his medical situation ‘to become unbalanced’, says pope’s doctor
Pope Francis to stay in hospital for at least another week
Pope (88) admitted to hospital after struggling with breathing difficulties
Pope Francis shows ‘slight improvement’ as cardinals express hope for recovery
Pontiff (88) spends seventh night in hospital undergoing treatment for double pneumonia
Vatican says doctors have changed pope’s treatment to tackle ‘complex’ situation
Pontiff in hospital with respiratory infection
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