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Pope Francis experiences calm night after breathing crisis caused recovery setback

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Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.

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CBS News
Pope Francis had peaceful night after respiratory crisis, the Vatican says (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni's one-line statement early Sunday didn't mention if Francis was out of bed or eating breakfast. "The night passed quietly, the pope rested."
Wfmy News 2
Pope Francis had a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions (opens Wfmy News 2)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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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.
America Magazine
Pope Francis has a peaceful night after recent breathing crisis (opens America Magazine)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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The severe breathing crisis that Francis experienced on Feb. 22 has been overcome. The pope is not sedated. He is seated in an armchair and eating normally.
Al Jazeera
Pope Francis, in critical condition, has a ‘tranquil’ night, Vatican says (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing.
NPR
Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis (opens NPR)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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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.
Breitbart News
Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis and blood transfusions (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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The Vatican says Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis and blood
New York Post
Pope Francis had ‘tranquil’ night in hospital, Vatican says (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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Pope Francis, who is battling double pneumonia in hospital, had a "tranquil" night and rested, the Vatican said on Sunday.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Pope Francis has ‘peaceful night' in hospital amid health battle (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Feb 25, 2025
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The 88-year-old pontiff was resting on Wednesday morning as he continues to receive care at Rome's Gemelli hospital for double pneumonia.
NBC News
Pope Francis 'slept well' amid signs of a slight improvement in his health battle (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 26, 2025
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Pope Francis "slept well" overnight and was resting Thursday after signs of improvement as he continued to receive hospital care for double pneumonia.
CNN
Pope Francis has quiet night after suffering sudden respiratory episode, Vatican says (opens CNN)
Published Feb 27, 2025
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Francis was first admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital two weeks ago, after being plagued by a string of lung-related medical struggles, including bronchitis and then pneumonia.
New York Post
Pope Francis had breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican says (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 27, 2025
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The development marked a setback in what had been two successive days of increasingly upbeat reports from doctors treating Francis at Rome's Gemelli hospital since Feb. 14.
NBC News
Pope spends a peaceful night after bronchial crisis causes setback in recovery (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 28, 2025
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Pope Francis spent a peaceful night and is resting and had suffered no other crises, the Vatican said in a short update on Saturday morning, after he suffered a bronchial crisis that caused a sudden worsening of his health.
The Guardian
Pope Francis spends peaceful night after breathing crisis, Vatican says (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 28, 2025
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Doctors caring for pontiff, 88, are assessing how Friday’s incident will affect his condition, says official
CBS News
Pope Francis experiences calm night after breathing crisis caused recovery setback (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 28, 2025
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Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
Deutsche Welle
Pope Francis spends 'peaceful night' after breathing crisis – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 28, 2025
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The head of the Catholic Church has been in hospital for over two weeks fighting double pneumonia. The Vatican said the pontiff had suffered an "isolated breathing crisis" on Friday.
Fox News
Pope Francis had peaceful night, is resting after breathing crisis, Vatican says (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 28, 2025
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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.
Al Jazeera
Pope Francis spends ‘peaceful night’ after health setback (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 28, 2025
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Breathing crisis renews concerns over pontiff’s health as he battles double pneumonia.

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