Pope Francis issued a message Sunday thanking volunteers for the "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick, as the Vatican celebrated the Holy Year Mass for volunteers around the world in his ...

Pope Francis was so close to death during his weeks-long hospital stint that doctors considered ending his pneumonia treatment so he could just die in peace, the head of his medical team revealed ...

In an interview, the leader of Pope Francis’s medical team called it “a miracle” that the 88-year-old pontiff left the hospital, but said he needs to change his vigorous habits, at least for ...

ROME — Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an aggressive course that put his organs at risk, the doctor ...

Pope Francis had a good night’s rest early Monday after apparently overcoming a setback in his recovery from pneumonia: He is stable, off mechanical ventilation and shows no sign of new ...

For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis' health. The pope has been at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double ...

Pope will need two months of rest at Vatican, doctor says Francis, 88, was battling double pneumonia for five weeks Pope plans to offer blessing on Sunday from hospital room window VATICAN CITY ...

The pope's clinical condition had on Sunday remained "stable," the church said. ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis had a calm night with no more crises after suffering a bronchial crisis that prompted a sudden worsening of his health, the Vatican said in a short update on Saturday morning. The ...

Rome — The voice of Pope Francis was heard by the public on Thursday night for the first time since he was admitted to a hospital three weeks earlier. The message was recorded from the 88-year ...

By Jason Horowitz Reporting from Vatican City A respiratory crisis suffered by Pope Francis on Friday during his two-week hospitalization for pneumonia has added urgency to a delicate, and ...

By Emma Bubola Reporting from the Vatican. Pope Francis had two acute respiratory crises on Monday, the Vatican said, stoking further concerns about the health of the 88-year old pontiff ...