The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like ...

Francis is an 88-year-old man who has had a serious problem but who is now undergoing treatment. It’s not a simple treatment ...

Pope Francis' overall clinical condition is "improving slightly" and his heart is working well as he battles pneumonia, the ...

Pope Francis, 88, has been hospitalized with severe bronchitis, raising concerns about his ability to continue leading the ...

Pope Francis is battling pneumonia but showing signs of improvement. The Vatican reports stable heart parameters, and Francis ...

Previous Vatican updates indicated that the 88-year-old pontiff has been able to receive the Eucharist, rest, read, and work.