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Pope asks for prayers in message from hospital

Pope Francis, at 88 years old, is in critical condition due to double pneumonia and early kidney failure, as reported by the Vatican.
Despite his critical state, Francis remains alert and has not faced any new respiratory crises since Saturday.
Prayers for Francis are coming from around the world, including messages from the grand imam of Al-Azhar and schoolchildren in Rome, reflecting international concern for his health.
Doctors caution that the main concern is potential sepsis, but there has been no mention of it in recent updates from the Vatican.

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Pope Francis 'resting' in hospital, Vatican says

Barbie Latza Nadeau, Antonio Mortensen and CNN's Christopher Lamb Pope Francis is resting in the hospital after a “well-done” night, the Vatican said Monday morning, as the 88-year-old pontiff is treated for pneumonia in both lungs. “The night passed well, the pope slept and is resting,” the Holy See Press Office said Monday. On Sunday, the Vatican said Francis was in critical condition, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure “whi…

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GMA Filipino News

Pope Francis, in critical condition, had a 'good' night in hospital

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a "good" night in hospital, slept and is resting, the Vatican said Monday.

9 hours ago·Quezon City, Philippines

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Channel News Asia

Pope Francis, in critical condition, had a 'good' night in hospital, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a "good" night in hospital, slept and is resting, the Vatican said on Monday (Feb 24). The 88-year-old pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Feb 14 after having trouble breathing for several days, and subsequently ha

9 hours ago·Singapore

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Irish Examiner

Pope Francis 'slept and is resting' but remains in critical condition

Doctors have said Francis’ condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease

10 hours ago·Ireland

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The Independent

Pope Francis remains in ‘critical condition’ with ‘early kidney failure’

The 88-year-old pontiff is still alert, says Vatican in late update, as he continues to battle pneumonia and complex lung infection

13 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Update: Pope Francis Shares Message from Hospital Bed - News Addicts

A first-person written message from Pope Francis was shared Sunday as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church continues his hospitalization in Rome. “I have recently received many messages of affection, and I have been particularly struck by the letters and drawings from children,” Pope Francis posted on X Sunday. “Thank you for your closeness, […] The post Update: Pope Francis Shares Message from Hospital Bed appeared first on News Addicts.

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