Pope Francis suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency and went back on a ventilator as he remains ...

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Over the weekend, the Vatican announced serious complications in the recovery of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff, who ...

A stable Pope Francis had a visit Sunday from the Vatican secretary of state as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia but again skipped his weekly noon blessing.

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Pope Francis has suffered a serious setback in his two-week battle with double pneumonia. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

The Vatican's early Friday update also suggested a level of normalcy and routine as the 88-year-old pope continues recovering at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has slept well after further signs his health is improving, the Vatican said ...

Pope Francis has shown "further slight improvement" and earlier concerns over possible kidney failure have been resolved, the ...

With Pope Francis still in critical condition, some may ask what happens when the Holy See becomes sede vacante after the ...

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