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Pope Francis appears at hospital window to render blessing, discharged
Rome, March 23: After over five weeks in a Rome hospital undergoing treatment for respiratory ailments and pneumonia, Pope Francis was discharged on Sunday but will need at least two months of rest and time before his voice becomes normal.
Pope Francis' health improves as Vatican confirms no immediate threat to life
Vatican City, March 11: The Vatican has said that Pope Francis' health has shown significant improvement, and doctors are no longer concerned about his life.
Pope slept well through the night, Vatican says
Vatican City, March 4: The Vatican said on Tuesday that the Pope slept well through the night and is still resting after suffering two respiratory insufficiencies a day earlier, as per Vatican News.
Pope Francis continues to rest after peaceful night in hospital
Vatican City, March 2: Pope Francis continues to have rest after having had a peaceful night in the hospital, Vatican News reported, citing Holy See Press Office's statement.
Pope is resting, says Vatican as he battles respiratory condition
Vatican City, March 1: Pope Francis slept well and spent the first part of the morning resting, Vatican News reported on Saturday, as he continues to battle his respiratory condition.
Pope Francis suffers bronchospasm episode; under observation now
Rome, March 1: The condition of an ailing Pope Francis who is in hospital with double pneumonia took a turn for the worse late on Friday when he suffered breathing difficulties. However quick medical intervention helped him overcome it and he is under observation now.
Pope has Bronchospasm, placed on non-invasive mechanical ventilation: Vatican
Vatican City, March 1: Pope Francis suffered an isolated episode of bronchospasm, which led to vomiting and a worsening of his respiratory condition, Vatican News reported.
Pope Francis had peaceful night, is resting, says Vatican
Rome, Feb 26: Pope Francis, who has been in hospital since February 14 to undergo treatment for double pneumonia, had a tranquil night and is now resting, the Vatican press office announced on Wednesday.
No word on future, as Pope critical but stable
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 26: The condition of Pope Francis presently in a hospital in his home country continues to remain critical but stable, said a Cardinal.
Pope critical but showing 'slight improvement': Vatican
Vatican City, February 25: Pope Francis's condition remains critical but has shown a "slight improvement", according to the Vatican's latest update on the 88-year-old pontiff's health, reported Al Jazeera.
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, not at immediate risk of death: Vatican
Vatican City, February 23: Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for over a week, remains in "critical" condition after developing an "asthmatic respiratory crisis" earlier on Saturday, CNN quoted the Vatican as saying in a statement.