The Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required ...
The announcement on Saturday evening indicated that Francis’ medical condition had become more complicated since an update ...
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection and now has pneumonia in both lungs. He has been hospitalized since last week.
A polymicrobial respiratory tract infection occurs when multiple microorganisms—bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites—infect the respiratory system.
In light of Pope Francis’ latest diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious disease due to respiratory infections.
Pope Francis’ complex respiratory infection isn't life-threatening, but he's not out of danger, his medical team said Friday, ...
Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis’ scheduled meetings and appointments have been canceled until Wednesday after doctors at ...
Pope Francis remains in critical condition but is stable and returned to work Tuesday evening, the Vatican announced.
Pneumonia in both lungs is treatable, but it can be life-threatening in elderly patients like the 88-year-old pontiff.