The Vatican said Francis, 88, who has been hospitalized for pneumonia, was responding well to treatment and that it was too ...

Amid ongoing health issues facing Pope Francis, here is the process by the Vatican when a pontiff passes away.

The Vatican said Friday that Pope Francis is on a breathing machine after suffering a sudden respiratory episode during his ...

The Vatican says the "criticality" of Pope Francis health condition "has subsided for the moment," but he's still ...

The pope suffered an "isolated attack of bronchospasm" which caused vomiting with inhalation, the Vatican said on Friday.

Pope Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for two weeks, after being admitted with a severe respiratory infection ...

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Pope Francis said previously that he might retire if facing extreme health issues. The Vatican reported that his condition is ...

The Vatican announced that the Pope experienced a "sudden worsening" of his respiratory function due to a bronchospasm, which ...

The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.