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Vatican says Pope Francis suffered new breathing crises

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The crises were a new setback in what has become a more than two-week battle by the 88-year-old pope, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed, to overcome a complex respiratory infection.

Pope Francis remains in stable condition off of mechanical ventilator as prayers pour in

By Nicole Winfield, Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press

The pope remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that he had overcome the possible complications from a respiratory crisis on Friday and that his breathing function overall was…

Pope stable after respiratory crisis, spent ‘long periods’ off noninvasive ventilator

By Nicole Winfield, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press

Francis had no fever and no signs of new infection, was feeding himself solid food and coffee for breakfast, and continued his respiratory physiotherapy, the Vatican said.

Pope inhaled vomit after coughing fit, in setback from pneumonia recovery

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The development marked a setback in what had been two successive days of increasingly upbeat reports from doctors treating Francis at Rome’s Gemelli hospital since Feb. 14.

Vatican says Pope’s condition improving but his prognosis remains guarded

By Nicole Winfield, Silvia Stellacci, Associated Press

The Vatican says that Pope Francis continues to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, though doctors say he needs more days of “clinical stability” before they revise their guarded prognosis.

Pope Francis sits upright in an armchair as he is treated for double pneumonia, Argentines in Rome pray for his recovery

By Nicole Winfield, Trisha Thomas, Silvia Stellacci, Associated Press

The Vatican hopes to have information later Wednesday about the results of a CT scan taken Tuesday evening to check on the status of the complex lung infection.

Pope’s health crisis sparks prayers from thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square

By Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press

Thousands of people have gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions.

Pope Francis shows slight improvement but his condition remains critical, Vatican says

By Nicole Winfield, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has showed slight improvement in laboratory tests.

Vatican announces nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter’s Square

By Nicole Winfield, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press

The Vatican on Monday announced the start of nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, and invited Romans and others to join in, as the 88-year-old pontiff battled a complex lung infection and complications.

Pope is awake, resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney insufficiency detected

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung infection that has provoked the early stages of kidney insufficiency, the Vatican said.