There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to ...

Pope Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but doctors said Wednesday his prognosis is ...

The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.

The pope underwent broncho aspiration and was put on non-invasive mechanical ventilation, with a good response in terms of ...

Pope Francis has suffered a serious setback in his two-week battle with double pneumonia. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

The Vatican’s early Friday update also suggested a level of normalcy and routine as the 88-year-old pope continues recovering ...

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital for two weeks, had an "isolated breathing crisis" on Friday and received ...

Pope Francis is continuing his slow recovery from double pneumonia and beating back speculation of an imminent death, ...

The Vatican says that Pope Francis continues to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, though doctors say he needs more days ...

Pope Francis was placed in “critical condition” on Saturday, the Vatican said, just four days after the religious leader ...