The slight renal insufficiency the pope had in recent days subsided and a CAT scan of the chest showed a normal evolution of ...

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The combination of health issues has kept the Pope from performing his public duties, including weekly prayers on Sundays, ...

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a quiet night in hospital and is resting, the Vatican said ...

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Pope Francis remains in critical condition but is stable and returned to work Tuesday evening, the Vatican announced.

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

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has showed slight improvement in laboratory tests.

The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a “prolonged asthmatic crisis” and low platelets, the Vatican said, but was alert and ...