By Elisabetta Povoledo and Jason Horowitz Reporting from Rome and Vatican City The Catholic world is gripped with uncertainty as Pope Francis, 88, remains in a Rome hospital because of a complex ...

Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after suffering from a respiratory crisis — one that required oxygen treatments, the Vatican said. The pope, 88, was hospitalized a week ago with ...

Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on Pope Francis' health for Monday, Feb. 24. For the latest news view our story for Tuesday, Feb. 25. Pope Francis showed "slight improvement" Monday ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Monday but showed a slight improvement in laboratory tests and resumed some work activities, including calling a parish in Gaza City that he has kept in ...

Vatican City — Pope Francis remained in critical but stable condition Tuesday evening, with his blood parameters remaining stable as he works from the hospital while battling double pneumonia ...

Pope is stable, no further breathing crises, Vatican says Francis, 88, remains in critical condition for fourth day Pope holds work meetings in hospital with top Vatican officials Pontiff has been ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition in an Italian hospital on Sunday, as officials shared that he is suffering from "mild renal insufficiency," amid his treatment for bilateral pneumonia.

Pope Francis is still in critical condition but has not had any “further respiratory cris[e]s,” the Vatican said Sunday, after the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church was reported ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Francis’ complex respiratory infection isn’t life-threatening but he’s not out of danger, his ...

Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on Pope Francis' health for Tuesday, Feb. 25. For the latest news, view USA TODAY's story on the pope for Wednesday, Feb. 25. Pope Francis remained in ...

Pope Francis, who is in critical condition battling double pneumonia, thanked the faithful for their kind messages during his hospitalization on Sunday — as he assured them that he was resting well.