In his continued battle against double pneumonia, Pope Francis remains in a stable condition and has not suffered additional episodes of respiratory failure since the most recent scare on March 3. However, doctors are still refraining from giving an overall prognosis.
In a March 6 communique, the Vatican said the Pope’s condition “remained stable” as it has for the previous two days, and that he has not experienced any additional episodes of respiratory failure, following several recent instances.
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Pope remains stable for third day; continues breathing and mobility therapy
In his continued battle against double pneumonia, Pope Francis remains in a stable condition and has not suffered additional episodes of respiratory failure since the most recent scare on March 3.
Elise Allen

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