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Pope Francis is in critical condition with a complex lung infection and anemia, receiving treatment in a Rome hospital.

The announcement immediately brought to mind the nighttime candlelit vigils in the piazza that preceded the 2005 death of St.

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert ...

ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis was "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican ...

Worry over Pope Francis’ health has fueled speculation as to who could replace the pontiff if his condition worsens.

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day running and has shown an "initial, ...

Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, was conscious and "not in pain" Monday, the ...