Pope rests after setback in recovery — a bronchial spasm requiring further ventilation
The Vatican said doctors had to put him on noninvasive mechanical ventilation following a coughing fit in which he inhaled ...
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 ...
Pope had coughing fit, inhaled vomit and his prognosis remains guarded, Vatican says
The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.
Pope Francis’s respiratory condition worsens as pontiff goes back on ventilation
Pope Francis's health worsened significantly as his respiratory condition was irritated and necessitated the return of mechanical ventilation.
Pope retirement questions percolate as Francis marks two weeks in hospital
The Vatican reported Friday that he experienced sudden breathing problems that required “non-invasive mechanical ventilation” ...
Francis’ Illness Raises a Hard Question: Who Governs if the Pope Can’t?
The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses ...
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Vatican says Pope’s condition improving but his prognosis remains guarded
The Vatican says that Pope Francis continues to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, though doctors say he needs more days ...
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 ...