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Pope Francis no longer faces immediate danger, responding to treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis is no longer in immediate danger of death and is responding well to treatment in hospital, the Vatican said on Monday, in a sign of progress as

Pope Francis no longer faces immediate danger, responding to treatment, Vatican says
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Doctors declare Pope Francis no longer in imminent danger due to pneumonia, but remains hospitalized

Doctors said Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of pneumonia but have decided to keep him hospitalized for several more days to receive treatment

Doctors declare Pope Francis no longer in imminent danger due to pneumonia, but remains hospitalized
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Pope thanks volunteers for 'miracle of tenderness' as another Holy Year event passes without him

Pope Francis has issued a message thanking volunteers for the “miracle of tenderness” they offer the sick as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia

Pope thanks volunteers for 'miracle of tenderness' as another Holy Year event passes without him
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For first time since his hospitalization, Pope Francis shows ‘good response’ to treatment, says Vatican source

For first time since his hospitalization, Pope Francis shows ‘good response’ to treatment, says Vatican source

For first time since his hospitalization, Pope Francis shows ‘good response’ to treatment, says Vatican source
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Pope Francis, starting fourth week in hospital, showing improvement, Vatican says

Pope Francis is showing a "good response" to his treatment in hospital for double pneumonia and his overall condition is gradually improving, the Vatican said

Pope Francis, starting fourth week in hospital, showing improvement, Vatican says
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Pope Francis responding well to pneumonia therapy and showing 'gradual, slight improvement'

The Vatican says Pope Francis is responding well to therapy for double pneumonia and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” in recent days

Pope Francis responding well to pneumonia therapy and showing 'gradual, slight improvement'
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Why the Vatican’s daily updates on the Pope are unprecedented

While Pope Francis battles ailing health in the hospital, CNN’s Christopher Lamb examines just how unprecedented the Vatican’s updates have been on his condition. Compare this to decades past where the mantra was, “The Pope is in good health, until he dies.”

Why the Vatican’s daily updates on the Pope are unprecedented
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In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time

Pope Francis has entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia

In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time
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The Pope has now been in the hospital for 3 weeks battling double pneumonia. How serious is that?

Friday marks three weeks since Pope Francis was hospitalized for bronchitis, which then led to double pneumonia

The Pope has now been in the hospital for 3 weeks battling double pneumonia. How serious is that?
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Pope Francis faces long, fraught fight for recovery, doctors say

Three weeks to the day after being admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis is still struggling to shake off the double

Pope Francis faces long, fraught fight for recovery, doctors say
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Pope Francis hits 3-week mark of hospitalization after giving world a sign of his frailty

Pope Francis has hit the three-week mark in his hospitalization for double pneumonia

Pope Francis hits 3-week mark of hospitalization after giving world a sign of his frailty
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Pope Francis thanks well-wishers in first audio message since hospitalization

Pope Francis thanks well-wishers in first audio message since hospitalization

Pope Francis thanks well-wishers in first audio message since hospitalization
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A weak Pope Francis thanks people for their prayers 'from the bottom of my heart' in audio message

Pope Francis recorded a pained and labored audio message to thank people for their prayers for his recovery

A weak Pope Francis thanks people for their prayers 'from the bottom of my heart' in audio message
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Pope Francis, in stable condition, sends first audio message from hospital

Pope Francis on Thursday sent his first audio message since being hospitalized for double pneumonia nearly three weeks ago, expressing thanks "from the bottom

Pope Francis, in stable condition, sends first audio message from hospital
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Rome woman makes daily pilgrimage to Vatican, hospital to pray for Pope

Clutching a bouquet of yellow roses, 79-year-old Carmela Vittoria Mancuso makes her way to Rome's Gemelli hospital each morning and later

Rome woman makes daily pilgrimage to Vatican, hospital to pray for Pope
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Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis

As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St. Peter’s and by the hospital to pray the rosary for him

Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis
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Vatican clarifies its position on gender affirming surgery, calling for ‘greater care’ and a case-by-case approach

Vatican clarifies its position on gender affirming surgery, calling for ‘greater care’ and a case-by-case approach

Vatican clarifies its position on gender affirming surgery, calling for ‘greater care’ and a case-by-case approach
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Pope Francis in stable condition, resumes some work, Vatican says

Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, remained in stable condition throughout the day on Wednesday and

Pope Francis in stable condition, resumes some work, Vatican says
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The pope has increased his physical therapy and marked the start of Lent in the hospital

The Vatican says that Pope Francis has increased his physical activity, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and marked the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead

The pope has increased his physical therapy and marked the start of Lent in the hospital
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Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?

St. Francis is the medieval Catholic saint whose spirituality focused on loving the poor, creation, and peace

Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
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Pope Francis remained stable on Tuesday, with no new crises, Vatican says

(Corrects typographical error in word 'battling' in first paragraph.

Pope Francis remained stable on Tuesday, with no new crises, Vatican says
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Pope stable with no new respiratory crises but will sleep with ventilation mask, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis is in stable condition and breathing with just the help of supplemental oxygen after respiratory crises a day earlier

Pope stable with no new respiratory crises but will sleep with ventilation mask, Vatican says
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Pope Francis in stable condition after episodes of respiratory failure, Vatican says

Pope Francis in stable condition after episodes of respiratory failure, Vatican says

Pope Francis in stable condition after episodes of respiratory failure, Vatican says
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Pope Francis battles pneumonia - and rumours of resignation

As Pope Francis has battled double pneumonia in hospital for nearly three weeks, talk of the 88-year-old pontiff's death or resignation has become almost

Pope Francis battles pneumonia - and rumours of resignation
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Syrian refugee family that Pope Francis brought to Rome prays for him as they build new life

Nearly a decade after Pope Francis plucked them from a refugee camp in Greece, a Syrian couple and their child have carved out a quiet life in suburban Rome

Syrian refugee family that Pope Francis brought to Rome prays for him as they build new life
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Pope Francis suffers new breathing crises, is back on noninvasive ventilation, Vatican says

The Vatican says that Pope Francis has suffered two new episodes of acute respiratory crises and has been put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation

Pope Francis suffers new breathing crises, is back on noninvasive ventilation, Vatican says
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Pope Francis had two respiratory 'insufficiencies', back on ventilation, Vatican says

Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency" on Monday, the Vatican said, a setback for the 88-year-old pontiff as he battles

Pope Francis had two respiratory 'insufficiencies', back on ventilation, Vatican says
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Pope Francis had two episodes of 'acute respiratory insufficiency', Vatican says

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital, suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency" on Monday and required use of non-invasive, mechanical

Pope Francis had two episodes of 'acute respiratory insufficiency', Vatican says
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Pope Francis, the Argentine pontiff who has never returned home

Argentines have long waited for Pope Francis to visit the homeland he left in 2013 to become the head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Pope Francis, the Argentine pontiff who has never returned home
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Christopher Lamb breaks down update on Pope's health

Pope Francis had breakfast, drank coffee and read the newspapers, Vatican sources said, the morning after he suffered a sudden episode of respiratory difficulty the previous day that required high flow oxygen through a mask to help him breathe. CNN's Christopher Lamb reports.

Christopher Lamb breaks down update on Pope's health
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Pope Francis is in stable condition but ‘risk of crisis’ remains, Vatican sources say

Pope Francis is in stable condition but ‘risk of crisis’ remains, Vatican sources say

Pope Francis is in stable condition but ‘risk of crisis’ remains, Vatican sources say
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Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signaling he's overcome risks from respiratory crisis

The Vatican says Pope Francis has remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation

Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signaling he's overcome risks from respiratory crisis
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Pope Francis no longer needs ventilation, is stable, Vatican says

Pope Francis remained stable through the day on Sunday and no longer required the use of mechanical ventilation to breathe, the Vatican said, in a sign of

Pope Francis no longer needs ventilation, is stable, Vatican says
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Transgender women near Rome pray for Pope Francis, celebrate his outreach

As Pope Francis remains hospitalized, a group of migrant transgender women are praying for his recovery

Transgender women near Rome pray for Pope Francis, celebrate his outreach
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Dr. Gupta breaks down the big concern with Pope Francis' health

CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down Pope Francis' health timeline since being diagnosed with pneumonia and explains how the religious leader also suffered from an asthma attack and received a blood transfusion.

Dr. Gupta breaks down the big concern with Pope Francis' health
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Pope Francis stable a day after respiratory crisis, spent 'long periods' off noninvasive ventilator

Pope Francis remained in stable condition a day after a respiratory crisis

Pope Francis stable a day after respiratory crisis, spent 'long periods' off noninvasive ventilator
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Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises

Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises

Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
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Pope Francis remains stable, has not had new breathing crisis, Vatican says

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for just over two weeks fighting double pneumonia, is in a stable condition and has not had further breathing crises,

Pope Francis remains stable, has not had new breathing crisis, Vatican says
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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

Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while 'Conclave' heads into Academy Awards
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Pope had coughing fit, inhaled vomit and now requires assisted ventilation, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis suffered a coughing fit that resulted in him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation

Pope had coughing fit, inhaled vomit and now requires assisted ventilation, Vatican says
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Pope Francis, in setback, had 'isolated' breathing crisis, Vatican says

Pope Francis had an "isolated breathing crisis" in hospital on Friday, the Vatican said, in a setback as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia.

Pope Francis, in setback, had 'isolated' breathing crisis, Vatican says
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Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, acknowledges the pope's criticism of US immigration crackdown

Vice President JD Vance acknowledged Pope Francis’ criticism of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration

Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, acknowledges the pope's criticism of US immigration crackdown
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Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded

The Vatican says that Pope Francis continues to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, though doctors say he needs more days of “clinical stability” before they revise their guarded prognosis

Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded
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Pope Francis clashed with cardinals over Vatican finances before hospitalization

Before he was hospitalized for double pneumonia, Pope Francis was battling firm resistance from some of his own cardinals about how to plug a widening gap in

Pope Francis clashed with cardinals over Vatican finances before hospitalization
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Pope Francis shows more improvement, but prognosis still 'guarded', Vatican says

Pope Francis' health is continuing to improve, the Vatican said on Thursday, offering a cautiously upbeat assessment as the 88-year-old

Pope Francis shows more improvement, but prognosis still 'guarded', Vatican says
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Pope Francis shows further slight improvement as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but doctors still say his prognosis is still guarded

Pope Francis shows further slight improvement as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican says
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Pope Francis is sitting up in hospital and receiving treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis is sitting up in hospital and receiving treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis is sitting up in hospital and receiving treatment, Vatican says
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Doctor breaks down latest details about Pope Francis' health condition

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for more than a week, remains in “critical” condition and developed an “asthmatic respiratory crisis,” the Vatican said in a statement. CNN medical analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner joins CNN’s Jessica Dean to break down the latest details on the pope's health.

Doctor breaks down latest details about Pope Francis' health condition
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Pope Francis’ ‘complex’ health crisis triggers wave of prayer and uncertainty across Rome

Pope Francis’ ‘complex’ health crisis triggers wave of prayer and uncertainty across Rome

Pope Francis’ ‘complex’ health crisis triggers wave of prayer and uncertainty across Rome

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