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

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ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis was "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican ...

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The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert ...

The pontiff's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, according to doctors.

Pope Francis slept comfortably without additional complications but remained in critical condition with kidney and ...