Pope Francis, speaking in a frail and breathless voice, thanked the faithful for their prayers in an audio message broadcast Thursday. It was his first public communication since being ...

A frail and breathless Pope Francis delivered a remarkable audio message on Thursday, thanking the faithful for their prayers ...

Well, the Pope's health still remains firmly in the balance tonight. On Tuesday, the Vatican saying that Francis is in *** stable condition, but he will overnight be on *** non-invasive ventilator ...

The head of the Catholic Church has been in hospital for over two weeks. The 88-year-old pontiff is battling to recover from double pneumonia. https://p.dw.com/p ...

Pope Francis has had a "tranquil night" and is now sitting upright as he continues hospital treatment for pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican has said. The pontiff, 88, who remains in a critical ...

Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on Pope Francis' health for Wednesday, Feb. 26. For the latest news, view our story for Thursday, Feb. 27. The health of Pope Francis showed a "slight ...

A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is anyone’s guess. A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit ...

Pope has shown 'further, slight improvement', Vatican says Mild kidney problem has been resolved, Vatican says Prognosis for Francis, 88, remains 'guarded' Pontiff has been in hospital since ...

Pedestrians pass a shop selling Pope Francis souvenirs in Rome, Italy Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) ...

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 Francis, 88, remains hospitalized in Rome due to a respiratory infection and pneumonia. The Vatican reports his condition as stable but doctors remain cautious. While any baptized Catholic ...

Is Pope Francis going to live? Is he going to die? Will he remain as pope? How much can be learned from the daily or twice-daily Vatican announcements and from media reports? Below are my current ...