Pope Francis has 2 episodes of "acute respiratory failure," Vatican says
Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.
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Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened and turned into a complex pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope Francis experienced a "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture" Friday, the Vatican said.
The Vatican has set in motion nightly prayers for Pope Francis in the hope that he might recover and get back to leading the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis showed slight improvement in laboratory tests Monday and resumed some work activities, the Vatican said.
A Delaware County boy with a special connection to Pope Francis is praying for the pontiff with his family.
A Delaware County boy who has a special connection to Pope Francis is praying for the pontiff amid his health challenges.
Doctors say the pope's health situation is complicated because he had part of his lung removed in his 20s. Currently, his medical team is managing a number of issues.
Pope Francis, who is in critical condition with a complex lung infection, is top of mind for many at St. Joe's in Philadelphia this week.
Philadelphians are praying for Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in Rome with a a complex lung infection and other complications. The pontiff visited the city nearly 10 years ago.
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