‘My heart really hurts a lot,’ Ukrainian archbishop says of thousands believed to be somewhere in Russia.

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

Worry over Pope Francis' health has fueled speculation as to who could replace the pontiff if his condition worsens.

"First of all, we would like to wish Pope Francis a quick recovery," Rossellini said at the ceremony. The actress portrays ...

The combination of health issues has kept the Pope from performing his public duties, including weekly prayers on Sundays, ...

The pope has been hospitalized for over a week at Rome's Gemelli Hospital in critical condition for a respiratory infection.

The 88-year-old Francis, suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, hadn’t had any more respiratory crises, officials said.

ROME -- Pope Francis is "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican press office said. "The night passed well, the Pope slept and is resting," the office ...

Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition. He ...

Pope Francis' "critical clinical condition" has shown a "slight improvement," the Vatican said on Monday, as the 88-year-old pontiff remains hospitalized following a pneumonia diagnosis.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ condition remained “critical” the evening of Feb. 23, his doctors said, with blood tests ...