Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from pneumonia. That is after doctors reported a slight improvement in his condition, ...

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, ...

Thousands gathered in a rain-soaked St. Peter's Square on Monday night to pray for Pope Francis' health after a more positive ...

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

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Monday but showed slight improvement and resumed some work activities ...

The pontiff's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, according to doctors.