Pope Francis, Who Has Pneumonia, “Not Out Of Danger”, Say Doctors

Rome: One of the doctors treating Pope Francis said on Friday the 88-year-old, who has pneumonia, was “not out of danger” and would likely stay in hospital “at least all next week”. Professor Sergio Alfieri said the pontiff’s condition was “slightly better”, made clear he was not hooked up to any machine — and said … Read more

All You Need To Know About 88-Year-Old Pope’s Double Pneumonia

London: 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? Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. The pope has bilateral pneumonia, known informally as double pneumonia, and means both … Read more