VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Doctors said there has been a “slight improvement” in Pope Francis’ condition on Monday (Feb. 24) after ...

Despite the concerns, the statement said that Francis was still alert and out of bed. “The Holy Father continues to be vigilant and spent the day in his armchair even if he was more in pain than ...

A Rome-based Filipino priest has urged the public to avoid spreading false and unverified information about the health ...

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Pope Francis remained in critical condition and blood tests showed kidney insufficiency but, according to the Vatican, he ...

Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.

The Vatican has announced the start of nighttime prayers for Pope Francis, who remains in critical condition in the hospital. The 88-year-old is battling double pneumonia and early kidney failure.

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

Pope Francis, 88, has been in critical condition since the weekend but showed improvement and resumed some work Monday, the Vatican said.

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