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Pope Francis rested well all night, Vatican says Headline from Voice of America, on the newest of 2 developments
On Monday, the Vatican said the pontiff's condition remained critical but had shown a 'slight improvement'
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Feb 23, 2025
Pope Francis had a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions
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Pope Francis rested well all night, Vatican says
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The Boston Globe
Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis and blood transfusions ↗ (opens The Boston Globe) Published Feb 22, 2025
The Boston Globe's feed description Francis, 88, is in critical condition at a Rome hospital with a complex lung infection. The Vatican said he "alert and spent the day in an armchair" on Saturday.
WTHR Indianapolis
Pope Francis had a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions ↗ (opens WTHR Indianapolis) Published Feb 22, 2025
Same headline from 2 more outlets WTHR Indianapolis's feed description The brief update came after doctors said the 88-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, was in critical condition.
UPI
Vatican says Pope Francis ‘rested’ peacefully overnight ↗ (opens UPI) Published Feb 22, 2025
UPI's feed description The press office for the Vatican said Sunday that Pope Francis was able to rest overnight as he slowly recovers from double pneumonia after initially being hospitalized for bronchitis.
Wyoming Public Media
Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis ↗ (opens Wyoming Public Media) Published Feb 22, 2025
Same headline from 1 more outlet Wyoming Public Media's feed description Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complicated lung infection, rested well during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said Sunday.
New York Times
Pope Francis Had a Restful Night, Still in Critical Condition ↗ (opens New York Times) Published Feb 22, 2025
New York Times's feed description The Vatican did not provide further details about the condition of the pope, who has been in the hospital for more than a week.
Digital Journal
Pope Francis, in critical condition, had quiet night: Vatican ↗ (opens Digital Journal) Published Feb 22, 2025
Digital Journal's feed description Pope Francis had a quiet night in hospital, the Vatican said Sunday, the morning after revealing the 88-year-old was in a "critical" condition.The Holy
Fox News
Pope Francis had peaceful night's rest at hospital following respiratory crisis, Vatican says ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Feb 22, 2025
Fox News's feed description Pope Francis, 88, rested during a peaceful ninth night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital after a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Pope is resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney failure detected ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth) Published Feb 23, 2025
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description Pope Francis was resting Monday morning after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung infection.
ABC 7 New York
Pope Francis 'resting' after 10th night in hospital, Vatican says ↗ (opens ABC 7 New York) Published Feb 23, 2025
Same headline from 4 more outlets ABC 7 New York's feed description "The night passed well, the Pope slept and is resting," the Vatican press office said in a short statement.
UPI
Vatican: Pope Francis' 'night went well,' is resting; condition still critical ↗ (opens UPI) Published Feb 23, 2025
UPI's feed description Pope Francis slept comfortably without additional complications but remained in critical condition with kidney and respiratory issues, the Vatican said Monday morning.
Fox26 Houston
Pope Francis is awake, resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early kidney failure found ↗ (opens Fox26 Houston) Published Feb 23, 2025
Fox26 Houston's feed description Pope Francis remained in critical condition but didn’t experience any further respiratory issues since the weekend and he’s able to feed himself.
Voice of America
Pope Francis rested well all night, Vatican says ↗ (opens Voice of America) Published Feb 24, 2025
Same headline from 1 more outlet Voice of America's feed description On Monday, the Vatican said the pontiff's condition remained critical but had shown a 'slight improvement'
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Pope Francis continues recovery as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth) Published Feb 24, 2025
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description The Vatican’s typically brief morning update said: “The pope slept well, all night.”
KVIA El Paso
Pope Francis isn’t bedridden but his condition remains critical, Vatican source says ↗ (opens KVIA El Paso) Published Feb 24, 2025
Same headline from 1 more outlet KVIA El Paso's feed description CNN By Antonia Mortensen, Christopher Lamb, Hira Humayun and Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis remains in “critical” but stable condition, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said on Tuesday, adding that the 88-year-old did not have any “acute respiratory episodes” and had a scheduled CT scan to m…
NPR
How is Pope Francis doing? The Vatican says he rested well and met church officials ↗ (opens NPR) Published Feb 24, 2025
NPR's feed description Pope Francis "rested well throughout the night" in the hospital, the Vatican says, and even met with Vatican officials to sign several documents linked to sainthood designations on Monday.
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Pope Francis ↗ (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph) Published Feb 24, 2025
Tyler Morning Telegraph's feed description Pope Francis "rested well" during his 11th night in hospital in Rome, the Holy See said on Tuesday. Despite a slightly improved condition, the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church remains in a critical condition.
ABC 13 Houston
Pope Francis 'rested well, all night long' in hospital, Vatican says ↗ (opens ABC 13 Houston) Published Feb 24, 2025
Same headline from 4 more outlets ABC 13 Houston's feed description Pope Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14.
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