In light of Pope Francis’ latest diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

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 ...

The 88-year-old Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection, also received blood ...

Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection and now has pneumonia in both lungs. He has been hospitalized since last week.

Pope Francis’ complex respiratory infection isn't life-threatening, but he's not out of danger, his medical team said Friday, ...

Pneumonia in both lungs is treatable, but it can be life-threatening in elderly patients like the 88-year-old pontiff.

Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...

Pope Francis remains in critical condition but is stable and returned to work Tuesday evening, the Vatican announced.

The 88-year-old pope received high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles a complex lung infection.

Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high ...