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

The statement also said the Holy Father “continues to be alert and well oriented” and is still receiving oxygen therapy “at ...

Pope Francis’ condition “remains critical”, but the 88-year-old has not had another respiratory attack, the Vatican said on Sunday, declining again to give a prognosis. The Argentine pontiff is alert ...

The leader of the Catholic Church, who has chronic lung disease and is prone to respiratory illness in winter, was admitted ...

Pope Francis' health remains in "critical" condition, according to the latest statement from the Vatican. An "initial, mild ...

The update comes after the Pope released a message thanking people for their affection and asking for prayers.

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 ...

Those were the words projected onto Buenos Aires’ most iconic monument, the Obelisco, over the weekend as Catholics from ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, ...

The Vatican said Francis hadn't had any more respiratory crises since Saturday night but was still receiving high flows of ...

Pope Francis is currently in a critical condition, with early signs of kidney failure according to blood tests. Vatican ...