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Pope Francis in ‘stable’ condition, thanks doctors and healthcare workers after ‘quiet’ second night in hospital

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By Christopher Lamb and Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis is in a “stable” clinical condition and rested well overnight as he continues receiving treatment for bronchitis at a hospital in Rome, the Vatican’s press office said Sunday.

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  1. Pope Francis' bronchitis improves at hospital, Vatican says

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    Pope Francis in ‘stable’ condition, thanks doctors and healthcare workers after ‘quiet’ second night in hospital

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Pope Francis being hospitalized for medical tests and to treat bronchitis, Vatican says (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is being hospitalized to treat bronchitis and undergo some necessary diagnostic tests, the Vatican said Friday…

  2. KRDO

  3. Religion News

    Pope Francis is hospitalized to treat bronchitis and undergo tests as weekend events are canceled (opens Religion News)

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    ROME (AP) — Francis has complained of breathing trouble and was diagnosed with bronchitis Feb. 6, but had continued to hold daily audiences in his Vatican hotel suite.

  4. UPI

    Pope Francis enters hospital for bronchitis treatment (opens UPI)

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    Pope Francis was hospitalized for bronchitis on Friday as the Vatican canceled his appearances for the next three days, officials said.

  5. Forbes

    Pope Francis Hospitalized For Bronchitis Treatment—Will Undergo Tests As Events Canceled, Vatican Says (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Vatican announced earlier this month the Pope was suffering from bronchitis and would hold audiences at his residence.

  6. WSVN Miami

    Pope has respiratory tract infection, is in fair condition and running mild fever, Vatican says - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened and was receiving drug therapy for a respiratory tract infection,

  7. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Pope Francis admitted to hospital for bronchitis treatment (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Pope Francis was also expected to undergo "necessary diagnostic tests" at the Policlinico Agostino Gemelli in Rome.

  8. CNN

    Pope Francis to be hospitalized for bronchitis treatment and checks, Vatican says (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Pope Francis will go into the hospital in Rome for treatment for bronchitis and medical examinations, the Vatican said Friday.

  9. Fox News

    Pope Francis hospitalized for bronchitis treatment, Vatican says (opens Fox News)

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    Pope Francis was hospitalized on Friday as he suffers from an ongoing bout of bronchitis, the Vatican tells Fox News. He is also expected to undergo tests during his stay, according to a report.

  10. Voice of America

    Pope Francis taken to hospital for bronchitis treatment (opens Voice of America)

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    Francis is 88

  11. Newsweek

    Pope Francis headed to hospital again (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The pope, who had part of one lung removed in his youth, has struggled with recurring health issues.

  12. The Guardian

    Pope Francis cancels events after being admitted to hospital (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Pontiff to receive treatment for bronchitis after having difficulty breathing during meeting

  13. Washington Examiner

    Pope Francis in hospital for 'necessary tests' amid bronchitis concerns (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Pope Francis is currently in the hospital as he battles bronchitis and undergoes "necessary tests" and treatments for the condition.

  14. NBC News

    Pope Francis admitted to hospital for bronchitis (opens NBC News)

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    Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Friday morning for diagnostic tests and what the Vatican said was continuing treatment for bronchitis.

  15. The Boston Globe

    Pope has respiratory tract infection, is in fair condition and running mild fever, Vatican says (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Francis has long battled health problems, including long bouts of bronchitis.

  16. Deutsche Welle

    Pope Francis hospitalized with bronchitis, Vatican says – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The pope will undergo medical examinations and receive treatment for a case of bronchitis, the Vatican said.

  17. America Magazine

    Pope Francis hospitalized for bronchitis (opens America Magazine)

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    America Magazine's feed description

    Cancellations announced by the Vatican suggest the pope will be hospitalized for several days.

  18. KREM Spokane

    Pope Francis hospitalized again, Vatican says he has bronchitis (opens KREM Spokane)

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    On Friday, the pope appeared bloated and pale during the handful of audiences he held before going to the hospital.

  19. WHDH Boston

    Pope Francis is hospitalized to treat bronchitis and undergo tests as weekend events are canceled - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday to treat a weeklong bout of bronchitis and undergo diagnostic tests, the Vatican said, confirming the latest issues

  20. KTVZ Bend

    Pope Francis, hospitalized for bronchitis, is in ‘fair’ condition, says Vatican (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Christopher Lamb, Antonia Mortensen and Rob Picheta, CNN Vatican City (CNN) — Pope Francis, who was admitted to a hospital in Rome for bronchitis, is in “fair” condition with a “respiratory tract infection,” the Vatican said Friday in what is the latest in a string of ailments that have raised co…

  21. Aleteia

    Pope Francis admitted to hospital as bronchitis persists (opens Aleteia)

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    The 88-year-old Pontiff has been suffering from bronchitis for the past 10 days, and now will be treated in a "hospital environment."

  22. Digital Journal

    Pope Francis hospitalised with bronchitis (opens Digital Journal)

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    Pope Francis was admitted to hospital on Friday for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the latest in a series of health problems for the 88-year-old

  23. Breitbart News

    Pope Francis Is Hospitalized for Bronchitis, Audiences Canceled (opens Breitbart News)

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    Pope Francis has been admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital to be treated for persistent bronchitis, the Vatican announced Friday.

  24. New York Times

    Pope Francis Is Hospitalized for Bronchitis (opens New York Times)

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    The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been battling health problems for years, is expected to remain hospitalized in Rome, the Vatican said.

  25. Crux

    Pope admitted to hospital for tests, treatment related to ongoing bronchitis (opens Crux)

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    Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after his scheduled meetings Friday for tests and treatment of his ongoing bronchitis, however, no information was provided on the duration of his stay.

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