Pneumonia

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  'Considered Letting Him Die Peacefully': Medical Health Team On Pope Francis

  Pope Francis came so close to death at one point during his fight in hospital against pneumonia that his doctors considered ending treatment so that the 88-year-old pontiff could die peacefully, the head of the pope's medical team said on Tuesday.

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  Pope Francis Leaves Hospital After Making First Public Appearance In 5 Weeks

  Pope Francis left Rome's Gemelli hospital on Sunday following a five-week stay to be treated for pneumonia, making his first public appearance since February 14 by waving to well-wishers from a balcony moments before he was discharged.

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  Hospitalised Pope Calls For Peace, 'Truth' In Conflicts

  Pope Francis, hospitalised for a month with pneumonia, called Tuesday for an end to war in a letter to Italy's leading newspaper, and urged the media to "serve the truth".

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  Vatican Releases Photo Of Pope Praying From Hospital Suite Chapel

  The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis since the 88-year-old pontiff was admitted more than a month ago to hospital for pneumonia in both lungs.

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  Pope Francis' Health Improves, Reduces Use Of Ventilation: Vatican

  Pope Francis is improving slowly as he battles double pneumonia in hospital and is reducing the use of mechanical ventilation at night to help with breathing, the Vatican said on Saturday.

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  Pope Francis Signals He Will Continue, Starts Process For Catholic Reforms

  Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday, in a sign the 88-year-old pontiff plans to continue on as pope despite his ongoing battle with double pneumonia.

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  Amid Health Concerns, Pope Francis Marks 12 Years As Catholic Church Leader

  Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future.

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  88-Year-Old Francis Marks 12th Anniversary As Pope From Hospital

  Pope Francis will on Thursday mark the 12th anniversary of his election as leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, but he will do so from Rome's Gemelli hospital where he has been treated for double pneumonia for almost a month.

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  "Too Soon" To Discuss Pope's Return Home, Says Vatican: Report

  Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, is showing slight signs of improvement but it is too early to discuss his return home, a Vatican source said Monday.

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  Pope Francis Spent A Quiet Night, Says Vatican

  Pope Francis spent a quiet night in the hospital, said the Vatican on Monday, a day after the 88-year-old pontiff thanked doctors for his care during the more than three weeks that he has been hospitalised.

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  "Miracle Of Tenderness": Ailing Pope Thanks Doctors As Condition Improves

  Pope Francis, who is responding well to treatment for pneumonia, thanked his doctors and healthcare workers Sunday as he missed delivering a fourth straight Angelus prayer in person.

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  Pope Sends Breathless Message, Vatican Says Condition "Stable" But "Complex"

  Pope Francis's condition remained stable but complex on Friday as he battles pneumonia in hospital, the Vatican said, a day after releasing an audio message in which the 88-year-old sounded weak and breathless.

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  Pope Francis Resting After 'Peaceful Night', Used Oxygen Mask: Vatican

  Pope Francis was "resting" Thursday after spending a "peaceful night", as he nears three weeks in hospital with pneumonia, the Vatican said.

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  Pope Francis's Condition Stable But Complex

  Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with bronchitis, which later developed into pneumonia in both lungs.