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Pope remains in stable condition, shows gradual improvements from therapies
Pope Francis continues high-flow oxygen therapy, progressively reducing the need for non-invasive mechanical ventilation during the night. The Pope still requires hospital medical care, as well as physiotherapy and respiratory physiotherapy.

Pope Francis’ condition remains stable as recovery progresses
Given the Holy Father’s stable condition, doctors have not issued a medical bulletin on Friday evening. Noting that this is a “a positive sign” the Holy See Press Office informs us that medical updates will be less frequent.

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Pope has restful night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital
Pope Francis had a quiet night as the Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia enter their last day, according to the Holy See Press Office.

Pope celebrates 12th anniversary with healthcare staff at Gemelli hospital
Pope Francis celebrates the 12th anniversary of his pontificate with the medical staff of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, as he continues to follow the annual Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia.

Pope has restful night, receives hundreds of letters at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital
Pope Francis had a restful night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, continues treatment, and receives hundreds of letters for the 12-year anniversary of his election as Pope and for his recovery, the Holy See Press Office said on Thursday. The Pope’s doctors have said his prognosis is no longer guarded and that a chest x-ray showed improvement, but maintain that his situation remains complex.

Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary of pontificate in hospital
As Pope Francis recovers from bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, we recall the many expressions of pastoral care for the universal Church he has carried out over the past year.

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Pope Francis in stable condition, Xray confirms improvements over recent days
Pope Francis at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital continues to receive high-flow oxygen therapy during the day and non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night. Also today he followed the spiritual exercises taking place at the Vatican. Physical and respiratory therapy continue.

Pope rests well, follows Spiritual Exercises amid improvement
Pope Francis had a restful night and is continuing his treatment and physical therapy, the Holy See Press Office said on Wednesday, two days after the Pope’s doctors said his prognosis was no longer guarded even if he requires more time in the hospital.

Pope Francis rests well overnight amid improvement
Pope Francis had a restful night, the Holy See Press Office said on Wednesday, two days after the Pope’s doctors said his prognosis was no longer guarded even if he requires more time in the hospital.

Pope Francis shows slight improvements in overall complex medical picture
The Holy See Press Office provides a health update on Pope Francis on Tuesday evening. He continued the high-flow oxygenation therapy throughout the day. He also followed the spiritual exercises at the Vatican via video link with the Paul VI Hall, spent time in prayer, and received the Eucharist.

Pope’s condition continues to improve
The Holy See Press Office says that recent improvements in the Pope’s health situation “have been further consolidated”, but notes that he will need to remain in hospital for several more days. The Pope participates via video-link in both the morning and the afternoon sessions of the Curia’s spiritual exercises.

Pope had quiet night, continues to rest at Gemelli hospital
Pope Francis had a quiet night and is resting, as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office on Monday morning.

Pope’s health remains stable amid slight improvements
Pope Francis continues to gradually improve as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office on Sunday evening.

Pope Francis resting following a calm night
Pope Francis continues to rest on Sunday morning, 9 March, following a peaceful night. The medical update yesterday evening reported that his clinical condition is showing a good response to therapy.
