The pope has suffered from pneumonia in both lungs and experienced a “long asthmatic respiratory crisis” over the weekend.

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In light of his current health struggles, it may be an opportune time for Pope Francis to clarify his position on Israel, ...

Vatican officials announced on Sunday that Pope Francis is currently suffering from "mild renal insufficiency" amid his ...

The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...

Pope Francis' doctors "are prudently maintaining their cautious prognosis" as the pontiff's condition of respiratory and ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition as the Vatican called senior church officials in Rome to a special saying of the ...

The Holy See Press Office on Monday disclosed that Pope Francis had a restful tenth night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is ...

Global media outlets, including CNN, CBS and NBC, are getting ready to descend upon Rome and Vatican City following reports ...

The Vatican announced Monday that cardinals will lead a nightly rosary in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ recovery, with ...

Pope Francis slept well during his tenth night in hospital in Rome where he is in a critical condition and being treated for ...