Pope Francis Hospitalized with Pneumonia, Remains in Good Spirits
Pope Francis is hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs, but he has shown improvement, having breakfast and receiving prayers from supporters.
The Vatican said Tuesday that Francis, who had the upper lobe of his right lung removed when he was young, had been diagnosed with pneumonia in both his lungs and that laboratory tests, chest X-ray and the pope's clinical condition "continue to present a complex picture."
Pope Francis slept peacefully, ate breakfast following diagnosis of pneumonia in both lungs
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It is the fourth time Francis has been hospitalized since his 2013 election to the papacy, intensifying concerns about his increasingly precarious health.
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Her visit marked the first confirmed outside visitor known to have called on the pope, beyond his secretaries and medical team, since his hospitalization Friday.
Pope slept peacefully, had breakfast after diagnosis of pneumonia, Vatican says
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The pope slept peacefully, got up and had breakfast after diagnosis of pneumonia, Vatican says
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Francis had part of one lung removed after a pulmonary infection as a young man and is prone to bouts of bronchitis in winter.
Pope Francis Has Pneumonia in Both Lungs
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The Vatican's first Tuesday update on Pope Francis said the pontiff would not preside over the Mass of the Jubilee of Deacons this weekend as he continues to recover.
Pope Francis diagnosed with double pneumonia
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Pope Francis remains hospitalized as the 88-year-old has been diagnosed with double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Tuesday.
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Given his condition, some Vatican events have been canceled.
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says
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Testing over the past days paints a "complex clinical picture," the Vatican said Monday, and he'll need to remain in the hospital for an "appropriate" amount of time.
Pope Francis remains hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says
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Testing over the past days paints a "complex clinical picture," the Vatican said Monday, and he'll need to remain in the hospital for an "appropriate" amount of time.
Pope Francis remains hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says
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The clinical condition of the Holy Father continue to present a complex picture.
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The cancellations suggest the pope’s hospital stay could continue well into the week.
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Despite the less than positive news about Francis’ condition, a rainbow appeared over the Gemelli hospital on Tuesday afternoon and Francis received get-well drawings and cards from children being treated in the hospital’s oncology ward.
The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says
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Pope Francis is particularly susceptible to the flu and bronchitis due to longstanding lung issues.
Pope Francis Hospitalized With Pneumonia
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The pope’s health is at particular risk due to the fact he had a portion of one lung removed when he was young.
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The Vatican has said Francis will stay in hospital for as long as necessary.
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says
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The pontiff, 88, underwent a chest X-ray, which “demonstrated the onset of bilateral pneumonia that required further pharmacological therapy”.
Pope Francis has double pneumonia on top of earlier respiratory tract infection
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Francis’ hospital admission this year has already sidelined him for longer than a 2023 hospitalization for pneumonia.
The Pope Has Pneumonia in Both Lungs but Remains in Good Spirits, the Vatican Says
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The Pope is especially prone to lung infections due to developing pleurisy as an adult and having part of one of his lungs removed at age 21.
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says
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Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both his lungs and will remain in the hospital as he battles the infection, according to reports.
Pope Francis, 88, has pneumonia in both his lungs, will remain in the hospital: reports
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For someone with the pope's medical history — he lost part of his right lung decades ago and has previously had pneumonia — it's worrying that he's been hospitalized.
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Despite his medical issues Francis has kept up a busy calendar of events and travel, and last September visited four countries in the Asia Pacific over a 12-day period.
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Summary
Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized with bilateral pneumonia related to bronchitis, requiring complex drug therapy and observation. Despite health challenges, he remains in good spirits, enjoying meals and reading. After tests confirmed pneumonia, the Vatican reported he slept peacefully and ate breakfast. His lack of fever causes some concern regarding his immune response. Public engagements are canceled, and prayers for his recovery continue from vicar and supporters. The Pope's past lung surgery and bronchitis history add to his risks, though he's stable and not using supplemental oxygen as of now.
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