VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ condition remained “critical” the evening of Feb. 23, his doctors said, with blood tests ...

On his tenth day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for treatment of a complex respiratory infection and bilateral pneumonia, Pope ...

Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome in February 2025, where he battled multiple health issues. Get the latest ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis experienced “an asthmatic respiratory crisis of prolonged magnitude, which also required ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Monday but showed slight improvement and resumed some work activities ...

Pope Francis is showing “slight improvement” but is still in “critical” condition, the Vatican said in an update on Monday, adding that his mild kidney issues are not concerning.

The latest medical reports on 88-year-old Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since Feb. 14, at Rome's Policlinico Gemelli due to a respiratory infection, now mentioned “kidney failure” and a bout ...

Pope Francis showed slight improvement in his health as the Vatican reported no further respiratory crises, but doctors ...

Who can be the pope? As it stands, there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic ...

The Vatican No. 2, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, will lead the first prayer Monday. Francis, who has double pneumonia and is in ...