Vatican Update: Pope in Stable Condition, No New Respiratory Attacks
Vatican gives health update as Pope enters third week in hospital
Pope Francis is stable after setback while hospitalized with pneumonia, Vatican says
Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after spending two weeks in hospital battling pneumonia, the speculation in the Vatican is whether his successor Pope Francis might do the same.
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Saturday Update After Breathing Crisis
Pope has 'peaceful night' after breathing crisis, Vatican says
Pope spends a peaceful night after bronchial crisis causes setback in recovery
In Pittsburgh, Many Sentiments About Pope’s Health Reflect Concern, Not Closeness
On a recent weekend in this once deeply Catholic city, many expressed worry about Pope Francis, but there was also an air of ambivalence.
Pope has coffee, rests after setback in recovery — a bronchial spasm requiring further ventilation
The Vatican said doctors had to put him on noninvasive mechanical ventilation following a coughing fit in which he inhaled vomit that needed to then be extracted.
Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while ‘Conclave’ heads into Academy Awards
There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to speculate about the election of a new pope while the current one is fighting for his life.
Pope Francis on breathing machine after suffering sudden respiratory episode
Francis was first admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital two weeks ago, after being plagued by a string of lung-related medical struggles, including bronchitis and then pneumonia.
Pope Francis resting after respiratory condition suddenly worsens
Pope Francis is recovering today after suffering a "sudden worsening of his respiratory condition," the Vatican said.
Francis’ Illness Raises a Hard Question: Who Governs if the Pope Can’t?
The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses uncomfortable, unanswered questions about Vatican decision-making.