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Pope Francis put on breathing machine after suffering sudden respiratory episode
Pope Francis suffered a sudden episode of respiratory difficulty and was put on a breathing machine on Friday, according to the latest medical update from the Vatican.
Pope Francis has 'sudden worsening' of respiratory condition: Vatican
The pope suffered an "isolated attack of bronchospasm" which caused vomiting with inhalation, the Vatican said on Friday.
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 had an "isolated breathing crisis" in hospital on Friday, the Vatican said, in a setback as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia.
Hospitalised pope no longer in critical condition: Vatican source
Pope Francis's condition is not currently critical, a Vatican source said Friday, after a series of clinical improvements for the 88-year-old pontiff suffering from pneumonia in both lungs. A Vatican source said Friday that the "criticality has passed,
Pope's health improving as he remains in hospital
He will remain in hospital due to a complex clinical picture, the Vatican said on Friday morning. It added the 88-year-old had another "peaceful night" and is "now resting" in Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
Pope Francis had 'isolated' breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican says
Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital for two weeks, had an "isolated breathing crisis" on Friday and received "non-invasive mechanical ventilation" to help him breathe, the Vatican said in a statement.
Pope Francis continues to improve in the hospital, Vatican says
The Vatican said that the pope "slept well during the night and is now resting" peacefully on Thursday morning as the pontiff begins his 14th day in hospital.
Pope Francis' condition continues to improve as he receives oxygen therapy: Vatican
Pope Francis' condition is improving as he undergoes high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said in a statement. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for nearly two weeks.
Pope Francis doing some work as condition slowly improves, Vatican says
Pope Francis is doing some work in hospital while undergoing various treatments for double pneumonia, a Vatican official said on Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff was spending his 14th day in Rome's Gemelli hospital with the severe respiratory infection,
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