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

The leader of the Catholic Church, who has chronic lung disease and is prone to respiratory illness in winter, was admitted ...

The pope's age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is ...

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

Though the pope remained critical on Sunday, he “presented no further respiratory crisis” the Vatican said. Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he receives treatment for double pneumonia and ...

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

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, according to the Vatican, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure “which is currently under control,” the Vatican said Sunday.

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

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

Francis, 88, has been hospitalized since Feb. 14. He is battling a respiratory infection and pneumonia in both lungs.

Pope Francis spent his tenth day in hospital Sunday as Catholics around the world prayed for his recovery, the day after the ...