New Jersey doctor breaks down what health conditions are plaguing Pope Francis, what this means
Doctors say the pope's health situation is complicated because he had part of his lung removed in his 20s. Currently, his medical team is managing a number of issues.
Latest on Pope Francis' condition as he remains hospitalized
The Vatican press office said there were "no episodes of asthmatic respiratory crisis" on Monday, and some laboratory tests "have improved."
Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
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Pope Francis Health Update Issued After Early Kidney Failure Detected
The pontiff's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, according to doctors.
Pope Francis 'resting' after 10th night in hospital, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis was "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican press office said. "The night passed well, the Pope slept and is resting," the office said in a short statement.
Pope Francis Shows Slight Improvement and Resumes Some Work, Vatican Says
Pope Francis remained in critical condition Monday but showed slight improvement and resumed some work activities
Pope Francis still critical but shows 'slight improvement', Vatican says
Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement", the Vatican said on Monday.
Pope’s Condition Shows Slight Improvement, Stays Critical, Vatican Says
Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition. He did some light work on Monday.
Pope Francis' condition still 'critical,' Vatican says in latest health update
Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said earlier Sunday, adding that his night "passed peacefully."
Pope Francis 'in good spirit' but doctors give no update on his condition
Pope Francis was conscious, eating and in “good spirit,” a Vatican source said Monday, as worries persisted around the pontiff's kidney and lung problems.
Pope Francis remains critically ill but alert; cardinals speculate
Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia and the onset of slight kidney failure, but he remains alert, the Vatican said on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff was spending his 11th day in Rome's Gemelli Hospital,
Catholics in North Texas unite in prayer for Pope Francis amid health crisis, reflect on his legacy
As Pope Francis remains critically ill, students and faculty at the University of Dallas are praying for his healing.
Pope Francis resting on day 10 in hospital for lung infection that led to early stages of kidney insufficiency
Pope Francis, 88, was resting Monday morning, his 10th day at the hospital for a complex lung infection that led to the early ...
Pope's Hospital Chaplain Says 'It's Time for Hope Against All Hope'
You can get in touch with Jesus by emailing [email protected] The chaplain of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital, where Pope ...
Students, nuns, faithful gather outside Rome’s Gemelli hospital to pray for Pope Francis
A group of nuns, priests and students from a Catholic university gathered outside the Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Monday to ...
Daily evening prayers for Pope Francis to be held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican says
Daily evening prayers will be held for Pope Francis at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square as he remains hospitalized in Rome, ...
What Happens to the Leadership of the Catholic Church When a Pope Becomes Sick or Incapacitated?
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...
Pope Francis had a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions
The Vatican says Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night ROME — Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complex lung ...