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The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has showed slight improvement in laboratory tests.

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

Pope Francis’s condition remains critical but has shown a “slight improvement”, the Vatican has said in its latest update on ...

MSNBC Medical Contributor Dr. Vin Gupta joins Chris Jansing to provide his analysis of the latest update from the Vatican on the Pope’s health, which he says are “good signs” that the Pope is getting ...

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

The cast of "Conclave" made sure to send Pope Francis well wishes at the Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday night.

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

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 ...