It is the sixth consecutive year that Pope Francis has not participated in a joint Lenten retreat with the cardinals of the ...

Pope Francis stabilized enough Tuesday after two respiratory crises to resume using a nasal tube for oxygen, rather than a ventilation mask, as he continued to fight pneumonia, the Vatican said.

Argentine pontiff has been at Gemelli hospital in Rome since February 14 and on Monday suffered two episodes of "acute ...

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

Pope Francis 'slept well' after experiencing respiratory crises on Monday as the 88-year-old has faced numerous health ...

The morning after suffering two acute episodes of respiratory crisis, Pope Francis no longer needed oxygen through a ...

Pope Francis used a mask and ventilator overnight to help him breathe after the Vatican said Monday he suffered "two episodes of acute respiratory failure." The 88-year-old pontiff has spent over two ...

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