Pope Francis Bronchitis

Latest updates on Pope Francis's condition

What to Know About Pope Francis’ Health Conditions

The combination of health issues has kept the Pope from performing his public duties, including weekly prayers on Sundays, but his doctors have recently said he is alert, joking, and continuing to work, as well as reading messages from well-wishers around the world.

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Pope Francis’ Health Improves As He Resumes Work—But Remains In Critical Condition

The pope has suffered from pneumonia in both lungs and experienced a “long asthmatic respiratory crisis” over the weekend.

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Update: Pope Francis remains in ‘critical’ condition but has shown ‘slight improvement’

Francis was also given blood transfusions, according to the Vatican, after blood tests revealed he was suffering from thrombocytopenia, meaning the platelet count in his blood was too low, a condition the doctors said is associated with anemia. Infections and medical treatment may lower platelet count.

Pope Francis, St. Peter's Square

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Catholic leaders to pray for Pope Francis at Monday service in St. Peter’s Square

Pope Francis is in critical condition in a Rome hospital, 10 days after he sought out treatment for bronchitis. The bronchitis has turned into double pneumonia, and the pope is also dealing with early signs of kidney failure and breathing difficulties.

Catholic News Agency · 2h

LIVE UPDATES: Hundreds pray rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square

Pope Francis spends “a peaceful night” at Rome‘s Gemelli Hospital and has breakfast while sitting in an armchair on Thursday morning, the Vatican tells journalists on Feb. 20.

The Washington Post on MSN · 6h

Pope shows ‘slight improvement’ amid special prayers at St. Peter’s

Pope Francis remained in critical condition as the Vatican called senior church officials in Rome to a special saying of the rosary in St. Peter’s Square.

Pope Francis, Vatican and Bronchitis

ABC · 8h

Pope Francis 'resting' after 10th night in hospital, Vatican says

ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis was "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican press office said. "The night passed well, the Pope slept and is resting," the office said in a short statement.

The New York Times · 10d

Pope Francis Remains Hospitalized for Bronchitis

The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been battling health problems for years, is being treated in a Rome hospital.

The Associated Press on MSN · 10d

Pope Francis being hospitalized for bronchitis and testing, Vatican says

Pope Francis was to be hospitalized for bronchitis treatment and necessary diagnostic testing after his Friday audiences, the Vatican said.

USA Today10d

Pope Francis hospitalized with bronchitis, cancels upcoming appearances

Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Friday for tests and bronchitis treatment, and has cancelled upcoming events, the Vatican said. The pope's hospitalization comes amid reports ...

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Pope Francis Battles Pneumonia: A Beacon of Resilience

Pope Francis, currently in critical condition with pneumonia, shows slight improvement. He resumed work, including contacting a parish in Gaza City. Despite his guarded prognosis, spirits remain high ...

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Pope Francis isn’t out of danger but his condition isn’t life-threatening, medical team says

Pope Francis’ medical team says the pontiff's condition isn’t life-threatening. But they said Friday that Francis isn't out ...

What does the Catholic Church do when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?

What happens when a pope is incapacitated? Is he still pope? Pope Francis' age and prolonged illness have raised questions ...

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