Pope Francis' Pneumonia Diagnosis Complicates Recovery Efforts But Shows Signs of Improvement
Pope Francis, hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs, is showing slight recovery progress after improved blood tests, and remains engaged with his duties.
Pneumonia is a serious infection that can inflame and scar the lungs, causing chest pain and making breathing more difficult.
Pope's health sees slight improvement, says Vatican
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While she and Francis don’t see eye-to-eye on her crackdown on migrants, they have teamed up on a campaign to reverse Italy’s low birth rate.
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Francis has contended with repeated health issues in recent years, including from influenza and respiratory infections.
Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement,' remains hospitalized in stable condition
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Pope Francis has struggled with multiple health battles over the last few years, including surgeries in 2021 and 2023, as well as long-standing knee issues, which have resulted in his using a wheelchair.
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The new diagnosis confirmed on Tuesday, of pneumonia in both of his lungs, came a day after the Vatican said the pontiff had a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract and that test results were "indicative of a complex clinical picture that will require an adequate hospital stay."
Pope Francis said to be breathing on his own and resting well after bilateral pneumonia diagnosis
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The Pope’s latest health update has, once again, drawn attention to the Pope’s established protocols for papal succession.
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Doctors say pneumonia in anyone can be serious, but for someone of the pope’s age, it’s particularly worrying.
Vatican says the pope now has pneumonia in both lungs. How worrying is that?
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These are the latest in a series of lung-related health concerns that have plagued Francis, and it’s a reminder for older adults to take respiratory infections seriously — even if you’re not as old as the pontiff.
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Vatican authorities say the pope now has pneumonia in both lungs. How worrying is that?
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Summary
Pope Francis has been diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs after being hospitalized for bronchitis. Despite his advanced age, he is alert and responsive, maintaining a sense of humor during visits from officials. The Vatican has noted slight improvement in his blood tests and inflammatory indices. While his condition is serious and requires close monitoring, he is able to eat, get out of bed, and engage in light work. Support from well-wishers continues outside the hospital as the pontiff navigates treatment with antibiotics and physiotherapy.
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