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Pope Francis is resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he undergoes hospital treatment for ...

Pope Francis is in stable condition after his episodes of acute respiratory failure on Monday, the Vatican said Tuesday.

Francis, who has been in Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14, is again receiving "non-invasive, mechanical ventilation" ...

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St Peter's Square is bustling, but behind the Vatican's walls, activities have slowed as the Catholic Church grapples with ...

Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, had a restful night in hospital, ...

Pope Francis, who suffered two respiratory crises on Monday as he battles double pneumonia, has stabilised and no longer ...

Pope Francis remained stable through the day on Sunday and no longer required the use of mechanical ventilation to breathe, ...

Pope Francis suffered an isolated coughing fit on Friday that resulted in him inhaling vomit and requiring non-invasive ...

Despite his hospitalization, the pope has maintained a degree of governance and authorized the appointment of four new ...