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.

The Vatican said that Pope Francis was in critical condition following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while he was ...

Pope Francis remains in critical condition after a “respiratory crisis” in a Rome hospital, says the Vatican. What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes incapacitated, ...

While Pope Francis remains hospitalized with respiratory issues, the pontiff returned to social media Sunday to thank the ...

Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...

Pope Francis was declared in critical condition Saturday and underwent a blood transfusion as his health deteriorated, the ...

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

Francis' hospital stay is raising questions about what happens if he loses consciousness for a prolonged period, or whether ...

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a "tranquil" night, was alert and had rested after a ...