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

This was the first time a special saying of the rosary was recited for the pope, Vatican officials said. Such a saying of the rosary is usually reserved for popes in grim conditions. The death of John ...

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

The pope has begun working again after he showed slight improvement days after initially being listed in critical condition.

The 88-year-old pontiff is still receiving oxygen therapy through his nose, though at a slightly reduced flow and ...

Sequestered cardinals would not tarry in long discussions, especially when they were away from the comfort of their own palaces, allowed only a single attendant and sleeping in simple cells. If they ...

Over the weekend the Vatican said the Holy Father had suffered a respiratory crisis and required a blood transfusion.