Pope rests after setback in recovery — a bronchial spasm requiring further ventilation
Pope Francis is resting after an alarming setback in his two-week recovery from double pneumonia. The Vatican said doctors ...
Pope Francis on breathing machine after suffering sudden respiratory episode
Francis was first admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital two weeks ago, after being plagued by a string of lung-related medical ...
Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...
Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while ‘Conclave’ heads into Academy Awards
There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to ...
Pope retirement questions percolate as Francis marks two weeks in hospital
The Vatican reported Friday that he experienced sudden breathing problems that required “non-invasive mechanical ventilation” ...
Bishop Removed by Pope Francis Speaks Out Amid Health Problems
A bishop removed from his diocese by Pope Francis is "grateful" for everyone who has prayed for the pope amid his ongoing ...
Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded
Pope Francis is continuing his slow recovery from double pneumonia and beating back speculation of an imminent death, ...
Poplar trees, the Pope and paddling: Photos of the week
People paddle in the sea at Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Nuns pray in front of the statue of late Pope John ...