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Pope Francis has suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency caused by an accumulation of mucus, which was aspirated both times, according to the Holy See Press Office.

In the Monday morning update on the Pope’s health, the Holy See Press Office says Pope Francis slept well throughout the night.

Pope Francis continues to receive oxygen and has no fever. This morning, he participated in Mass. The prognosis remains guarded.

The Holy See Press Office releases Pope Francis’ Angelus address as he continues his recovery at Gemelli Hospital. In his message, the Pope expresses gratitude for prayers and medical care whilst urging continued prayers for peace. Reflecting on the day’s Gospel reading, he emphasises the importance of seeing others with charity and of always speaking with goodness.

The Holy See Press Office reports on Sunday morning that Pope Francis had a peaceful night and continues to rest.

Pope Francis slept well and is resting, according to a Saturday morning statement from the Holy See Press Office.

A Holy See Press Office statement on Friday evening says Pope Francis’ respiratory condition worsened following an isolated bronchospasm. The Pontiff was promptly started on non-invasive mechanical ventilation, to which he is responding.

The Holy See Press Office said on Friday morning that Pope Francis had a restful fifteenth night in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, where he is being treated for bilateral pneumonia.

A Holy See Press Office communiqué on Thursday evening confirms that Pope Francis’ clinical condition continues to show improvement. Additional days of clinical stability are needed before the prognosis can be lifted.

Pope Francis slept well overnight and continues to rest on Thursday morning, as his condition has shown a slight improvement over the past couple of days.

Pope Francis continues to show signs of improvement, with his kidney issues subsiding. A recent CT scan confirmed a normal progression of his lung inflammation, and his blood tests returned good results. In the afternoon, he resumed his work. However, his prognosis remains guarded.

The Holy See Press Office informs journalists on Wednesday morning that Pope Francis has another good night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and continues to rest, as his condition remains critical but stable while receiving treatment for double pneumonia.

The Holy See Press Office’s Tuesday evening update on the Pope’s health says he has not suffered acute respiratory episodes, and his hemodynamic parameters remain stable. The prognosis remains guarded.

In its daily morning update, the Holy See Press Office says Pope Francis rested well throughout the night.

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The Holy See Press Office provides an update on the Pope’s health: no new episodes of asthma-like respiratory distress; a slight reduction in oxygen flow and levels; and improved test results. His mild kidney insufficiency is not a cause for concern. Pope Francis has resumed work and, in the evening, called the parish in Gaza.

Pope Francis slept well on his tenth night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he is being treated for double pneumonia, according to the Holy See Press Office.

Pope Francis is alert and oxygen is still being administered. His blood values are improving thanks to transfusions. There is an initial slight renal insufficiency. He attended Mass today.

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