The Holy See Press Office said that Pope Francis had a "restful" night, with his condition showing mild improvement.

Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14 after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it ...

With Pope Francis entering his fourth week in hospital, those working in the Apostolic Palace are grappling with the ...

Pope Francis has hit the three-week mark in his hospitalization for double pneumonia. The 88-year-old Francis spent 20 ...

Francis offered a first public sign of how weak he is by recording an audio message that was broadcast in St Peter’s Square.

Doctors said they didn’t expect to give another medical update until Saturday, given his continued stability and absence of ...

Pope Francis continued his recovery from double pneumonia on Saturday as the Vatican machinery and Holy Year celebrations ...

Pope Francis is resting Thursday after a peaceful night during his third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia ...

Follow the latest updates on the Pope's health after his condition worsened in hospital following two respiratory crises.

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