Pope Francis Diagnosed with Pneumonia in Both Lungs and Faces Prolonged Hospitalization, Vatican Confirms
- Pope Francis has been diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, as confirmed by the Vatican.
- The 88-year-old Pope has been hospitalized for a respiratory infection for over a week, with his condition described as 'complex.'
- This is Pope Francis' fourth hospital stay in four years, raising concerns about his overall health.
- The Vatican reports that Pope Francis is being treated for a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.
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By Sharon Braithwaite, Christopher Lamb and Antonia Mortensen, CNN Pope Francis will remain hospitalized following his pneumonia diagnosis and will not deliver the weekly Angelus speech. It is the third time this has happened in his 12-year papacy. The pope “slept well” overnight at Rome’s Policlinico Agostino Gemelli, the Vatican press office said Saturday, after a doctor at the facility said it was unclear how long he would be receiving medica…
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As Pope Francis Enters 8th Day in Hospital, Vatican Suggests Possible Resignation
(Zero Hedge)—Pope Francis has at this point spent over a week in the hospital in Rome, battling pneumonia in both lungs, and in the last 24-hours there have been reports that his condition is stable and has seen slight improvement. The 88-year old Pontiff entered the hospital on Feb. 14 with worsening bronchitis, leading doctors to eventually diagnose pneumonia, and reports in the initial days were dire. Archbishop Giuseppe Satriano of Bari gave…
The Gemelli Clinic in Rome has been responsible for the treatment of popes for decades. In the clinic, a bed is always free for a sick Pontiff. Pope Francis is treated here for the fourth time, this time because of pneumonia on both sides.
Providence College professor weighs in on Pope Francis' declining health
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Pope Francis’ condition has slightly improved after being diagnosed with pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to the hospital Friday when his bronchitis worsened. The pope’s declining health has many Catholics worried and some wondering, ‘what’s next?’ “I do hope he does get better. If he doesn’t recover, I’m not entirely sure what would happen, I guess they would have to go through a new process but I think …
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