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The pope, however, had not overcome the pneumonia and had other health problems, the Vatican official said, including bronchiectasis — a chronic lung condition — that could yet pose ...

as he remains in the hospital with double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, has remained stable, with no fever and good ...

“Pneumonia can worsen pre- existing conditions, particularly in individuals with diabetes, heart disease or chronic lung conditions, and those with compromised immune systems face an increased ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis is responding well to therapy for double pneumonia and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” in recent days.