THE Vatican has released an update on Pope Francis’ health after the 88-year-old’s condition suddenly worsened in hospital.

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Pope Francis is in stable condition and does not have a fever, the Vatican said on Sunday, days after he suffered from a ...

Pope Francis will miss Sunday prayers for a third week as he remains in the hospital. He also will not lead service on Ash ...

Late Friday, the Vatican said Francis suffered a coughing fit in which he inhaled vomit, resulting in a “sudden worsening of ...

Pope Francis is currently resting and recovering from a respiratory condition. After an isolated bronchospasm, he responded ...

After experiencing progressive improvement the past few days, Pope Francis experienced "an isolated crisis of bronchospasm" ...

While Pope Francis’s condition has continued to improve, the Vatican announced that he will not lead his traditional Ash ...

The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.

The 87-year-old pontiff remains hospitalized after experiencing breathing issues and aspiration complications but has not been intubated, according to Vatican officials ...