The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert ...

Pope Francis' doctors on Monday "are prudently maintaining their cautious prognosis" as the pontiff's condition "despite its ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Monday but showed slight improvement and resumed some work activities ...

Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement", the ...

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The Vatican No. 2, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, will lead the first prayer Monday. Francis, who has double pneumonia and is in ...

Pope Francis is being treated for double pneumonia and recent blood tests also revealed "mild renal insufficiency." ...

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

The Vatican described his condition as critical for the first time on Saturday, reporting that the 88-year-old Francis needed ...