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Vatican City – Pope Francis remains in critical condition for a second consecutive day, battling double pneumonia and mild kidney failure, the Vatican

Pope Francis is fighting pneumonia in both lungs amid fears the infection could spread and cause sepsis

Nothing has changed in his status, role or power since Francis was elected the 266th pope on March 13, 2013

The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing.

Pope Francis's ninth night in hospital was peaceful, the Vatican said Sunday, the day after revealing the 88-year-old was in a "critical" condition.

The Pope, 88, will miss Sunday prayers for a second week

Pope Francis, 88, hospitalized in Rome for respiratory crisis and blood transfusions. Doctors closely monitor his critical condition due to existing lung i...

‘The night was tranquil, the pope rested’