Explainer: Pope Francis has double pneumonia - what does that mean?
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old head of the 1.4-billion-member Roman Catholic Church, is in hospital being treated for double pneumonia following a respiratory infection.
What is double pneumonia, condition that Pope Francis is suffering from?
We reached out to experts to understand what 'double pneumonia' is, the infection that has landed Pope Francis, the religious leader, in the hospital.
Pope Francis Battles Double Pneumonia After Polymicrobial Infection. Here's What You Need To Know About The Condition
Amid concerns about Pope Francis' health, officials revealed on Tuesday that he is also suffering from double pneumonia in addition to a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.
Pope Francis battles double pneumonia; know all about the complex condition
Pope Francis (88) is being treated for double pneumonia following a respiratory infection. According to the latest Vatican report on Thursday, his health remained "stable" with blood tests indicating "slight improvement".
Pope Francis Is Improving Slightly, Has No Fever, Vatican Says
Pope Francis, in hospital for double pneumonia, is improving slightly, has no fever, and his blood analyses are stable, the Vatican said on Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff is undergoing treatment at Rome's Gemelli hospital,
Pope Francis’ condition ‘slightly improving’ after pneumonia diagnosis, Vatican says
Pope Francis’ condition is “slightly improving” and he continues to have no fever, the Vatican said on Thursday evening, adding that he carried out work activities after receiving Eucharist this morning.
Pope is sitting up out of bed at hospital as he recovers from pneumonia - AP explains
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from pneumonia, eating breakfast out of bed Thursday morning after a sixth peaceful night at the hospital, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis, in hospital for pneumonia, alert and eating, Vatican says
Pope Francis, spending his seventh day in hospital as he battles pneumonia, is alert and got out of bed to eat breakfast on Thursday morning, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old pontiff is undergoing treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital,
Pope Francis’ medical condition: What to know about bilateral pneumonia
Following Pope Francis’ diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, respiratory doctors are speaking about the condition. The Vatican announced the Catholic leader’s diagnosis this week.
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What is double pneumonia, the condition Pope Francis is suffering from?
Pope Francis, 88, has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia amid pre-existing lung conditions like bronchiectasis and ...