Pope Francis due to leave hospital tomorrow to recover at Vatican, say doctors
Pontiff was admitted to hospital on February 14th with a severe respiratory infection
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Francis (88) has been in Rome’s Gemelli hospital for more than three weeks with a severe respiratory infection
Pope Francis faces long recovery as he continues to struggle to shake off pneumonia, doctors say
Francis has hit the three-week mark in hospital with no indication of when he may return to the Vatican
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Pope Francis no longer needs to use mechanical ventilation, Vatican says
Francis, who has been in hospital since February 14th, had two episodes of ‘acute respiratory insufficiency’
Pope Francis suffers ‘acute’ breathing issues and is back on ventilation, says Vatican
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Pope Francis has ‘peaceful night’ after stabilising following breathing crisis, says Vatican
Pontiff has now spent 17 days in hospital as he fights double pneumonia
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Pope Francis, after setback, had a peaceful night, Vatican says
Pontiff (88) suffered a setback on Friday, experiencing ‘isolated breathing crisis’
Pope Francis suffers setback in struggle with pneumonia
Pontiff hit by bronchial spasm and placed on ventilator but 88-year-old responds well and alert at all times, says Vatican
Pope Francis sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia, Vatican says
Doctors say Francis is not out of danger, but has had no further respiratory crises since Saturday
Pope Francis remains in critical condition but is stable, says Vatican
Pontiff (88) was admitted to hospital on February 14th with a serious respiratory illness that has since triggered other health problems
Pope Francis shows ‘slight improvement’ but still in critical condition
Pope, who was diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, was admitted to hospital on February 14th
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Pope Francis to stay in hospital for at least another week
Pope (88) admitted to hospital after struggling with breathing difficulties
Pope Francis shows ‘slight improvement’ as cardinals express hope for recovery
Pontiff (88) spends seventh night in hospital undergoing treatment for double pneumonia
Pope Francis diagnosed with pneumonia as weekend engagements cancelled
Pontiff suffering from respiratory infection for more than a week
Vatican says doctors have changed pope’s treatment to tackle ‘complex’ situation
Pontiff in hospital with respiratory infection
Pope Francis hospitalised with bronchitis after struggling to speak
Pontiff (88) has suffered from influenza and other health problems several times over past two years
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