The pope had part of one lung removed as a young man, making him especially vulnerable to respiratory infections and pneumonia.

The Vatican said that Monday’s two crises were caused by a significant accumulation of mucus in his bronchial tubes.

The pope had part of one lung removed as a young man, making him especially vulnerable to respiratory infections and ...

Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, ...

Pope Francis is alert after suffering two episodes of “acute respiratory failure” on Monday afternoon, the Vatican has said.

Pope Francis suffers two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency" and required  "non-invasive" ventilation, the Vatican ...

Pope Francis suffered a major setback in his hospital treatment for pneumonia today, after a "significant" build-up of mucus ...

The Jesuit, who has been pope since March 2013, is being treated in a special suite reserved for pontiffs on the 10th floor of the Gemelli.

All indications suggest the 88-year-old pontiff has overcome the possible risks from a respiratory crisis last week. He is ...

The Pope has suffered a 'major setback' after a "significant" build-up of mucus in his airways, the Vatican has confirmed.

Pope Francis on Monday suffered two attacks of "acute respiratory insufficiency," the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old ...

ROME—Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that he had overcome the possible complications from a respiratory ...