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Pope remains in critical condition but ‘continues to be alert’
Pope Francis remains in a “critical” condition, his doctors said overnight, with blood tests showing “initial, mild renal insufficiency, at present under control”. Source: OSV News.
Pope’s condition improves but lengthy hospital stay likely
Pope Francis continues to improve and the 88-year-old pontiff remains without fever and with a well-functioning heart, as he carries on his hospital recovery from double pneumonia. Source: NCR Online.
Tests indicate slight improvement in Pope’s condition
Pope Francis is in stable condition and his blood tests indicate a slight improvement, as the 88-year-old pontiff continues to battle pneumonia in hospital. Source: NCR Online.
Pope has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says
Pope Francis has been diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, and his latest laboratory tests and chest X-rays continue to reveal a “complex” medical picture, the Vatican announced overnight. Source: NCR Online.
Vatican describes Pope’s condition as a ‘complex clinical picture’
Pope Francis’ treatment for a respiratory tract infection “will require adequate hospitalisation” to address what the Vatican is now describing as a “complex clinical picture”. Source: NCR Online.
Pope spends peaceful second night in Rome hospital
Pope Francis spent a peaceful second night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he remains under medical care for a respiratory infection, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni told journalists yesterday. Source: CNA.
Pray and do penance for peace: Pope
Pope Francis yesterday called on Catholics to pray and do penance for the peaceful resolution of global conflicts, saying people are born into the world to help communities thrive, not to kill. Source: CNS.
Pope slams Trump plan for mass deportations
Faced with US President Donald Trump’s insistence on a plan of mass deportations, Pope Francis has published a letter chastising the policy and calling faithful and politicians alike to care for the poor and those whose dignity is threatened. Source: Crux.
Pope warns military and police not to be poisoned by propaganda
Thanking members of the military and the police for their service, Pope Francis asked them to be on guard against seeing other people as enemies and instead dedicate their lives to defending life, peace and justice. Source: CNS.