Doctors say Pope Francis’ health shows 'slight improvement'
While Pope Francis remains hospitalized for pneumonia in both lungs, work continued as usual at the Vatican on Wednesday (Feb. 26) as it announced the creation of new Curial offices and the appointment of bishops.
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Pope Francis Health Update Given by Vatican After One Week in Hospital
The pope was admitted to hospital on February 14 where he is fighting a complex respiratory infection and pneumonia in both lungs.
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Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
Vatican Says Pope Francis Is Critical But Stable, 'Has Resumed Work Activities'
The Vatican's evening update said the 88-year-old pope had had no new respiratory crises and that his blood parameters were stable.
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.
Pope Francis' health stays critical but stable as Vatican starts nightly prayers in St. Peter's Square
The Vatican has set in motion nightly prayers for Pope Francis in the hope that he might recover and get back to leading the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Rested Well All Night, Vatican Says
Pope Francis, who is in critical condition in hospital battling double pneumonia, rested well throughout the night, the Vatican said on Tuesday. The 88-year-old pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with a serious respiratory illness that has since triggered other health problems.
Pope Francis isn’t bedridden but his condition remains critical, Vatican source says
Pope Francis remains in hospital and “rested well all night,” the Vatican said Tuesday morning, a day after it said the 88-year-old pontiff showed “slight improvement,” but was still in critical condition.
Pope Francis Resumes Work Amid Hospitalization, Vatican Says
Pope Francis, hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with the Vatican secretary of state to approve new decrees for saints and call a formal meeting to set the dates for their canonization,
Pope's Condition Is Slightly Improving, Vatican Says
Pope Francis' condition has slightly improved, the Vatican said in a medical update on Monday, adding that his "slight" kidney problem was not a cause for concern. (Reporting by Alvise Armellini, editing by Crispian Balmer) Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.
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