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Pope Francis' condition remains 'stable,' Vatican says

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Pope Francis' clinical condition remains "stable" on Sunday, the Vatican said.

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  1. Pope Francis is in stable condition but ‘risk of crisis’ remains, Vatican sources say

    Headline from KESQ Palm Springs ·

  2. Pope Francis shows further slight improvement as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican says

    Headline from News West 9 ·

  3. Newest

    Pope Francis' condition remains 'stable,' Vatican says

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  1. Local News 8

    Pope is in ‘critical’ condition after suffering ‘asthmatic respiratory crisis,’ Vatican says (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    CNN By Antonia Mortensen, Christopher Lamb and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN Rome (CNN) — Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for more than a week, remains in “critical” condition and developed an “asthmatic respiratory crisis” earlier on Saturday, the Vatican said in a statement.

  2. Foxla

    Pope Francis is in critical condition, Vatican says (opens Foxla)

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    Francis was admitted to Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14 after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened.

  3. Bloomberg

    Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition, Vatican Says (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Pope Francis remained in critical condition for a second day even though he didn’t experience further respiratory crises, the Vatican said in a statement.

  4. PJ Media

    Pope Francis in Critical Condition After Prolonged 'Respiratory Crisis' (opens PJ Media)

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  5. NBC News

    Pope Francis is in critical condition but alert, Vatican says (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a “tranquil” night, was alert and had rested after a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said on Sunday.

  6. NBC News

    Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he battles double pneumonia, Vatican says (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he receives treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican shared on Sunday.

  7. Townhall

    Pope Francis in Critical Condition After Being Diagnosed With Pneumonia (opens Townhall)

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  8. CBS 19 Tyler

    Vatican shares health update on Pope Francis following respiratory crisis (opens CBS 19 Tyler)

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    CBS 19 Tyler'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.

  9. Breitbart News

    Pope Francis is in critical condition after a long respiratory crisis, requiring oxygen at high flow (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen Pope

  10. Time

    Pope Francis Is Conscious, Remains In 'Critical' Condition (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen on Sunday, following a respiratory crisis the day before.

  11. New York Times

    Pope Francis, in Critical Condition, Is ‘Resting’ in Hospital, Vatican Says (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition.

  12. BNO News

    Pope Francis shows improvement but remains in critical condition, Vatican says (opens BNO News)

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    BNO News's feed description

    Pope Francis’ condition has slightly improved but remains critical, according to a new update from the Vatican. The pontiff has not experienced any further respiratory crises. In a press release on Monday, the Holy See Press Office provided an update on Pope Francis’ condition, following his hospita…

  13. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Pope Francis remains in 'critical but stable' condition in hospital, Vatican says (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    Pope Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14.

  14. Fox News

    Pope Francis in critical but stable condition, has CT scan, Vatican says (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Pope Francis is able to work despite remaining in critical condition as he battles a respiratory disease.

  15. Digital Journal

    Ailing pope resting amid slight improvement: Vatican (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    A critically ill Pope Francis, battling pneumonia in both lungs, slept well, the Vatican said Tuesday after earlier reporting a "slight improvement" in

  16. Religion News

    Pope Francis’ condition remains 'critical, but stationary' as he resumes work (opens Religion News)

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    Religion News's feed description

    (RNS) — Pope Francis is being treated for bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.

  17. Religion News

    Pope Francis’ condition is still critical, but shows 'slight improvement' (opens Religion News)

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    Religion News's feed description

    (RNS) — Doctors treating the pope said that he has returned to work.

  18. Fox News

    Pope Francis continues to improve, but 'mild renal failure' returns: Vatican (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Pope Francis remains in critical condition, but has improved slightly, according to the Vatican.

  19. News West 9

    Pope Francis shows further slight improvement as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican says (opens News West 9)

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    News West 9's feed description

    Doctors have said he isn't out of danger, but hasn't had any further respiratory crises since Saturday.

  20. NPR

    Pope Francis is still in critical condition, but he had another 'restful night' (opens NPR)

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    Francis, 88, has been in critical condition for several days and he has remained absent from several regular appearances. The church has encouraged worshippers around the world to pray for his health.

  21. CBS News

    Pope Francis remains in critical condition as fellow Argentines pray for him in Rome (opens CBS News)

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    Pope Francis remained in critical condition as Argentines and Romans gathered in the Eternal City to pray for his recovery from double pneumonia.

  22. Fox News

    Pope Francis' condition continues to improve as he receives oxygen therapy: Vatican (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Vatican updated the public on Pope Francis' condition nearly two weeks into his hospitalization.

  23. America Magazine

    Pope Francis beats back speculation of imminent death or conclave as he continues pneumonia recovery (opens America Magazine)

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    America Magazine's feed description

    The 88-year-old pope continues his slow recovery from double pneumonia, with results of more medical tests expected later Thursday.

  24. The Columbian

    Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded (opens The Columbian)

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    ROME — Pope Francis continued to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, the Vatican said, working from his hospital room and going to his private chapel to pray, though doctors said he needs more day

  25. BNO News

    Pope Francis shows further improvement but remains in critical condition (opens BNO News)

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    BNO News's feed description

    Pope Francis continues to improve, but his condition remains critical, according to a new update from the Vatican. In a press release on Wednesday, the Holy See Press Office provided an update on Pope Francis’ health, following his hospitalization nearly two weeks ago.

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