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After Pope Francis suffered a setback on Friday, doctors said it would take 24 to 48 hours to determine whether the crisis has worsened his condition. The Vatican said on Saturday that he was resting.
Pope Francis, after setback, had a peaceful night, Vatican says
Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for just over two weeks fighting double pneumonia, had a peaceful night and is resting, the Vatican said on Saturday. After days of a cautious optimism, the 88-year-old pontiff suffered a setback on Friday,
Pope Francis has 'sudden worsening' of respiratory condition: Vatican
The pope underwent broncho aspiration and was put on non-invasive mechanical ventilation, with a good response in terms of gas exchange, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis' health improves, with Vatican sources saying his condition not currently critical
The Vatican says the "criticality" of Pope Francis health condition "has subsided for the moment," but he's still hospitalized and the "prognosis remains guarded."
Pope Francis, in setback, had 'isolated' breathing crisis, Vatican says
Pope Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for two weeks, after being admitted with a severe respiratory infection.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night and is resting, Vatican says
Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for just over two weeks fighting double pneumonia, had a peaceful night and is resting, the Vatican said on Saturday.
Vatican says Pope Francis spent another quiet night in hospital
Pope Francis has spent a night in the hospital without any new complications, the Vatican said on Friday morning. "As in previous days, the night was quiet, and the pope is now resting," a spokesman said.
Pope Francis no longer in a critical condition
The health of Pope Francis has improved, with the pontiff no longer in a critical condition, the Vatican says.
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Pope Francis resting after respiratory condition suddenly worsens
Pope Francis is recovering today after suffering a "sudden worsening of his respiratory condition," the Vatican said.
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Pope Francis put on ventilator after sudden bronchospasm, prognosis 'remains guarded'
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