The Vatican has confirmed that nightly prayers are starting this week as Pope Francis remains in critical condition.

Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday, the Vatican said. Blood tests show initial, slight insufficiency in his kidney function, but the 88-year-old pontiff remains alert and well-oriented ...

The 88-year-old pontiff is still receiving oxygen therapy through his nose, though at a slightly reduced flow and ...

In a statement from the Vatican, doctors at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome where Pope Francis is being treated for pneumonia ...

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.

Pope Francis, currently in critical condition with pneumonia, shows slight improvement. He resumed work, including contacting a parish in Gaza City. Despite his guarded prognosis, spirits remain high ...

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 ...

Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome in February 2025, where he battled multiple health issues. Get the latest ...

While Pope Francis' life is not in immediate danger, the level of multiple infections in his lungs means he is not completely ...

Buffalo Diocese Bishop Michael W. Fisher will be main celebrant and homilist at a special Mass Tuesday allowing area ...