Pope Francis
Pope, from hospital, writes about ‘blessing’ hidden in frailty
As he continues to receive treatment in Rome's Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis sent written thanks for people's prayers, but he did not go to his hospital window as some people had hoped.
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Pope continues to improve, is doing respiratory therapy
Pope Francis' clinical condition continued to improve Feb. 27, the Vatican said, and he had respiratory physiotherapy in the morning and the afternoon.
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While still in critical condition, pope is showing slight improvement
Pope Francis' condition has shown a slight improvement, which, however, is still critical, the Vatican said.
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A Lenten Journey toward Hope
Sometimes in life there can be two totally unrelated things that, upon closer look, are actually connected.
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Pope’s condition still ‘critical’ with signs of renal insufficiency under control
Pope Francis’ condition remained “critical” the evening of Feb. 23, his doctors said, with blood tests showing “initial, mild renal insufficiency, at present under control.”
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Pope’s condition stable; tests show some improvement
Pope Francis’ doctors described his condition as “stable” late Feb. 19 even though “blood tests, evaluated by the medical staff, show a slight improvement.
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Pope suffers episodes of respiratory crisis, remains alert
Pope Francis suffered “two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency” March 3 but remained alert, the Vatican said, giving cause for concern after two days in which his condition was described as “stable.”