Pope resting, back on ventilation, after respiratory problems
Pope Francis rested well overnight, the Vatican said on Tuesday, after the 88-year-old pontiff suffered a setback a day ...
Pope Francis' health stays critical but stable as Vatican starts nightly prayers in St. Peter's Square
The Vatican has set in motion nightly prayers for Pope Francis in the hope that he might recover and get back to leading the ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Sunday Morning Update
Pope Francis had a "peaceful night" on Saturday, after recovering from a coughing fit. The news came in a Holy See press office update issued on the 88-year-old's condition Sunday morning.
Pope Experiences Another Setback With Respiratory Crises
The Vatican said that Monday’s two crises were caused by a significant accumulation of mucus in his bronchial tubes.
Daily vigil is held in Vatican City to pray for the pope
Cardinal Baldassare Reina led the daily vigil Thursday in St. Peter’s Square to pray for Pope Francis. The pope continued to ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Thursday Morning Update
Despite his hospitalization, the pope has maintained a degree of governance and authorized the appointment of four new ...
Pope retirement questions percolate as Francis marks two weeks in hospital
Pope Francis said previously that he might retire if facing extreme health issues. The Vatican reported that his condition is ...
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 ...