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The Vatican press office said there were "no episodes of asthmatic respiratory crisis" on Monday, and some laboratory tests "have improved." ...

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

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

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

Pope Francis, 88, has been in critical condition since the weekend but showed improvement and resumed some work Monday, the Vatican said.

In the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope, much of the energy is being centered on Pope Francis's health.

The pope has been hospitalized for over a week at Rome's Gemelli Hospital in critical condition for a respiratory infection.

Pope Francis' "critical clinical condition" has shown a "slight improvement," the Vatican said on Monday, as the 88-year-old pontiff remains hospitalized following a pneumonia diagnosis."In view of ...