Pope has coffee, rests after setback in recovery — a bronchial spasm requiring further ventilation
Doctors said it would take a day or two to evaluate how and if the Friday afternoon episode impacted Francis’ overall clinical condition.
Pope Francis resting day after suffering sudden respiratory episode, placed on ventilator
Pope Francis spent a restful night at the hospital in Rome, one day after suffering a sudden respiratory episode and was placed on a breathing machine, the Vatican said Saturday morning.
Pope Francis had peaceful night, is resting after breathing crisis, Vatican says
Pope Francis, 88, had a peaceful night and is resting after a breathing crisis, the Vatican said Saturday. He has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.
Pope Francis drinks coffee, rests after respiratory setback during pneumonia recovery, Vatican says
In an update on Saturday, the Vatican says the 88-year-old pope didn't have any further respiratory crises overnight, following a coughing fit on Friday during which he inhaled vomit.
Pope Francis has coffee and rests after pneumonia recovery set back by bronchial spasm
Pope Francis has had coffee and read the morning newspapers after a setback in his two-week recovery from double pneumonia, the Vatican said. Doctors had put him on non-invasive m
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Saturday Update After Breathing Crisis
The 88-year-old pope who has been hospitalized in Rome since February 14, did not have any further respiratory crises overnight but it would take a couple of days to make the latest assessment of his health, according to Vatican News. Newsweek has contacted the Vatican for comment.
Pope Francis’ Respiratory Condition Worsens After Airways Spasm
Pope Francis’ respiratory condition worsened after he suffered a spasm of his airways Friday afternoon that led him to inhale vomit, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis Suffers Major Health Setback as Respiratory Condition Worsens
Pope Francis was put on mechanical ventilation Friday after suffering a major health setback as he fights a complex respiratory illness, the Vatican announced. The Holy Father, 88, suffered an isolated episode of bronchospasm,
Pope beats back speculation of imminent death or conclave as he continues pneumonia recovery
Pope Francis is continuing his slow recovery from double pneumonia and beating back speculation of an imminent death, resignation or conclave.
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Pope Francis had peaceful night after Friday setback while hospitalized with pneumonia
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Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while ‘Conclave’ heads into Academy Awards
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Pope Francis Suffers Serious Setback in Pneumonia Battle
Pope Francis has suffered a serious setback in his two-week battle with double pneumonia. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
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Pope Francis shows further slight improvement as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican says
Pope Francis is sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia while he remains in critical condition.
Pope reaches two-week mark at hospital with pneumonia and doctors suggest he’s overcome the worst
The Vatican’s early Friday update also suggested a level of normalcy and routine as the 88-year-old pope continues recovering ...
Pope Francis, two weeks into hospital stay, continues slow recovery
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for two weeks battling double pneumonia, has spent another peaceful night and is now ...