What's Next for Catholic Church as Pope Francis Fights Infection
Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome as doctors treat a worsening respiratory infection that the Vatican has described as a "complex clinical picture." The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Friday following a weeklong struggle with bronchitis that required additional medical intervention.
Pope Francis to remain in hospital longer than expected
Pope Francis will have to remain much longer in hospital than originally expected because he has “a complex clinical condition” according to a communique from the Vatican press office at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 17, based on information provided by the medical team at the Gemelli Hospital that is caring for him.
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs says the Vatican
The 88-year pontiff has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week and was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14.
Pope Francis to remain hospitalized with 'complex' respiratory infection
The Vatican said on Monday that Pope Francis was being treated for a "complex clinical situation" and will remain hospitalized for as long as needed.
Pope to Stay in Hospital to Address ‘Complex’ Clinical Issue, Vatican Says
Pope Francis was admitted on Friday with a respiratory infection. The announcement on Monday did not provide further detail, but raised fresh concerns about the pontiff’s health.
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