
Pope's doctor says Francis almost died twice during 5 weeks in hospital
The head of Pope Francis' medical team says there was a crisis during the pontiff's battle with pneumonia so dire, they considered "whether to stop and let him go."
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The head of Pope Francis' medical team says there was a crisis during the pontiff's battle with pneumonia so dire, they considered "whether to stop and let him go."
After 38 days in the hospital, Pope Francis is back at his Vatican residence, where doctors say he will need at least two months to fully recover from the double pneumonia. Chris Livesay has the latest.
Pope Francis on Sunday spoke from the balcony of his hospital shortly before being discharged after a 5-week stay. The 88-year-old pontiff returned to the Vatican after a life-threatening bout of double pneumonia.
Pope Francis was released from the hospital on Sunday after spending more than five weeks receiving treatment for what became double pneumonia. Chris Livesay reports.
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
The Mass at St. Peter's Basilica came a day after the Argentine marked 12 years since he was elected.
In a sign of his improved health, Pope Francis followed the Vatican's weeklong spiritual retreat via videoconference on Monday.
Pope Francis issued a message thanking volunteers for the "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick as he continues to recover from double pneumonia.
The Vatican said Pope Francis is showing "gradual, slight improvement." The 88-year-old has been in the hospital for 23 days, battling double pneumonia.
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Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" and had a pair of bronchoscopies to relieve his respiratory distress, the Vatican said. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.
Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.
Doctors in Rome gave an update on Pope Francis' health Saturday, saying he stable, alert and aware following Friday's respiratory crisis. The 88-year-old has been in the hospital for 15 days. Seth Doane reports.
The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting after spending a peaceful night at the hospital. The 88-year-old has been hospitalized for two weeks with pneumonia. He was put on a ventilator Friday after experiencing a breathing crisis.
Pope Francis experienced a "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture" Friday, the Vatican said.
The Vatican said that Pope Francis's health is continuing to improve, though a few more days are needed before doctors can confidently change his prognosis. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports.
Pope Francis remains in the hospital as he battles double pneumonia. But, the Vatican says the 88-year-old pontiff is getting better. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest.
Pope Francis did some work while hospitalized as he recovers from early kidney failure and a battle with pneumonia, the Vatican said. He remains in critical condition. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Pope Francis remained hospitalized in critical condition on Tuesday, despite showing slight improvement on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff has pneumonia in both lungs. CBS News' Seth Doane reports. Then, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more on the pope's condition and other health headlines around the world.
Pope Francis remains hospitalized and in critical condition. On Monday, the Vatican said some of the pope's laboratory tests have improved. CBS News's Seth Doane discussed the 88-year-old pontiff's health battle with medical contributor Dr. Jon LaPook.
Pope Francis' health has shown slight improvement, but his condition remains critical, the Vatican said. It's been 10 days since the pontiff was hospitalized with double pneumonia. Chris Livesay reports.
Prayer is pouring in for Pope Francis as the Vatican says his health is showing slight improvement, though he remains in critical condition. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for almost two weeks, dealing with pneumonia in both lungs. CBS News' Chris Livesay is in Rome with the latest on the pope's condition.
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis' health is showing a slight improvement. CBS News contributor Delia Gallagher has more.
The Holy See reported that Pope Francis' condition is critical after he suffered a prolonged respiratory crisis on Saturday. Earlier this week, the 88-year-old was diagnosed with double pneumonia. Chris Livesay reports.
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