The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead. Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, a Vatican official and former vicar of Rome, will ...

The Vatican says the "criticality" of Pope Francis health condition "has subsided for the moment," but he's still ...

Pope Francis said previously that he might retire if facing extreme health issues. The Vatican reported that his condition is ...

The Vatican has issued the most promising news yet as Pope Francis, 88, continues to recover in Rome's Gemelli hospital since ...

Pope Francis continues to recover from double pneumonia, with the Vatican no longer describing his condition as "critical" ...

The Vatican says that Pope Francis continues to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, though doctors say he needs more days ...