Pope Francis' health was so precarious during his recent 38-day hospital stay that his doctors considered halting treatment at one point, allowing him to pass away peacefully, according to the head of his medical team.
After spending 38 days in hospital battling double pneumonia, Pope Francis made his first public appearance on Sunday since February 14 and returned to the Vatican.
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Pope Francis appeared publicly for the first time in more than five weeks on Sunday, offering a brief wave from a balcony at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital before leaving the facility.
Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Sunday after 38 days of treatment for life-threatening pneumonia. Doctors report steady recovery, though he will require two months of rest and rehabilitation.
Pope Francis will make his first public appearance in five weeks on Sunday, offering a blessing from his hospital window as he recovers from double pneumonia.
The Vatican has released the first image of Pope Francis in hospital since he was admitted for double pneumonia, showing the 88-year-old pontiff seated in a chapel at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.
Pope Francis marks the 12th anniversary of his election while recovering from double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital. The Vatican says his condition is improving, but no discharge date has been set. His illness has reshaped how Catholics observe the milestone.
Pope Francis had a restful night, the Holy See Press Office said on Wednesday, two days after the Pope's doctors said his prognosis was no longer guarded even if he requires more time in the hospital.
Pope Francis continues his treatment for pneumonia at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, as people gather outside to pray near the statue of the late Pope John Paul II, offering support during this challenging time.
Pope Francis is responding well to treatment for double pneumonia, with his overall condition gradually improving, the Vatican said on Saturday. The 88-year-old has been in Rome’s Gemelli hospital for more than three weeks with a severe respiratory infection.
Pope Francis, recovering from double pneumonia, spent another "tranquil" night in hospital, with his condition remaining stable, the Vatican confirmed on Thursday.
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Pope Francis is reported to have rested well overnight at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after suffering a setback in his battle with double pneumonia.
Pope Francis had inhaled “copious” amounts of mucus in another setback in what has become a more than two-week battle to overcome a complex respiratory infection and pneumonia.
Pope Francis remains in stable condition as he recovers from double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Sunday. The 88-year-old pontiff, hospitalized since February 14, no longer requires mechanical ventilation but continues to receive oxygen therapy.
Pope Francis' respiratory condition worsened after a bronchospasm on Friday, prompting non-invasive mechanical ventilation. The Vatican says the Pontiff remains alert and responsive to treatment.
Prayers continue as Pope Francis shows signs of improvement, offering hope to millions while he remains hospitalized in Rome.
Pope Francis remains hospitalized with double pneumonia, marking his longest stay in the hospital during his nearly 12-year papacy. The Vatican continues to provide daily updates as thousands gather to pray for his recovery.
The Vatican reports that Pope Francis’s scan indicates a “normal evolution” of lung inflammation, while his kidney issue has “resolved.”
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The Vatican has declared Pope Francis' condition "critical" after the 88-year-old pontiff's health worsened due to double pneumonia, requiring oxygen and blood transfusions.
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