LONDON — Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Officials said the 88-year-old pope is suffering from a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection,
LONDON — Vatican officials said late Tuesday that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery. The 88-year-old pope was hospitalized Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened.
LONDON — Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Officials said the 88-year-old pope is
LONDON — Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Officials said the 88-year-old pope is suffering from a ''polymicrobial respiratory tract infection,
The pontiff's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, according to doctors.
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis is "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican press office said. "The night passed well, the Pope slept and is resting," the office said in a short statement.
Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas and updates on Pope Francis’ health
The announcement on Saturday evening indicated that Francis’ medical condition had become more complicated since an update from his doctors on Friday.
The kidney ailment appears to be in an early stage, the Vatican said, adding that the pontiff is still receiving high flows of oxygen for his respiratory illness.
Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital for bronchitis ... Chantal Da Silva reports on world news for NBC News Digital and is based in London.