Prayers for him poured in from around the world, from his native Argentina to the seat of Sunni Islam in Cairo to schoolchildren in Rome ...

The pope's age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is ...

Though the pope remained critical on Sunday, he “presented no further respiratory crisis” the Vatican said. Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he receives treatment for double pneumonia and ...

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

Thanking the team of doctors looking after him, Pope Francis (88), has asked his well-wishers from around the world to pray ...

The Vatican has issued a health update on Pope Francis. Pope Francis is in a critical condition after he suffered a long ...

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day running and has shown an "initial, ...

A girl named Valeria sends Pope Francis a card saying she hoped he would get well soon so that she could give him a hug. The ...

In a late update, the Vatican said Pope Francis hadn't had any more respiratory crises since Saturday night but was still ...

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said earlier Sunday, adding that his night "passed peacefully." ...

Pope Francis remains alert despite critical condition and early kidney failure. Global prayers continue as he battles pneumonia and lung infection.