This is now the third serious downturn since the 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to the hospital 18 days ago with pneumonia.

Pope Francis experienced acute respiratory failure, requiring medical intervention. The 88-year-old pontiff remains alert but on ventilator support as he battles pneumonia. Vatican officials say his ...

A smoke alarm and a stroke of luck might be credited for keeping a small fire at a Joplin tire shop from spreading.