Pope Francis is in critical condition after respiratory crisis but "continues to be alert," the Vatican says
Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high ...
Who will be the next pope? What to know about Pope Francis condition, conclave process
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
Pope signs decree making José Gregorio Hernández, ‘doctor of the poor,’ Venezuela’s first saint
A man revered by millions as the “doctor of the poor” will be the first saint from Venezuela. Pope Francis approved a decree ...
With pope in hospital, Vatican breaks century-old taboos to discuss his health
For centuries, one of the biggest taboos at the Vatican was openly discussing the pope's health. As leader of the world's 1.4 ...
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Pope Francis spends 11th night at Gemelli Hospital, releases Lent message
The Vatican also released Francis' message for Lent, which runs from March 5 to April 17. The message, dated Feb. 6, ...
Vatican authorities say the pope now has pneumonia in both lungs. How worrying is that?
On Wednesday, the Vatican said Pope Francis “had a tranquil night, woke up and had breakfast,” saying he was in good spirits.