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The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has showed slight improvement in laboratory tests.

The combination of health issues has kept the Pope from performing his public duties, including weekly prayers on Sundays, ...

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ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis was "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican ...

The pontiff's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, according to doctors.

Nuns pray for Pope Francis in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 2025 SAG Awards: ...

Chicago-area Catholics gathered at Holy Name Cathedral on Sunday to pray for Pope Francis, who remained in critical condition ...

Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said Sunday.

The kidney ailment appears to be in an early stage, the Vatican said, adding that the pontiff is still receiving high flows ...