The Vatican issued a medical update saying Pope Francis' prognosis remains "guarded," but he is "alert" and even joking with visitors.

Pope Francis revealed during a 2022 interview that he signed a letter of resignation to be used in case of health issues about six months after being elected to the papacy.

The Vatican did not provide further details about the condition of the pope, who has been in the hospital for more than a week.

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said earlier Sunday, adding that his night "passed peacefully." ...

The 88-year-old pontiff remains in critical condition in a Rome hospital after a fight against pneumonia triggered an ...

A girl named Valeria sends Pope Francis a card saying she hoped he would get well soon so that she could give him a hug. The ...

More clinical tests were being performed on the 88-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man.

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday."The night passed peacefully. The Pope rested," the ...

The pontiff, 88, has been hospitalized for a week and a half and is receiving treatment for a complex respiratory infection.

The Vatican said that Pope Francis was in critical condition following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while he was ...

While Pope Francis remains hospitalized with respiratory issues, the pontiff returned to social media Sunday to thank the ...