Pope Francis thanks well-wishers and prays ‘above all for peace’ amid pneumonia battle - Pope Francis, 88, is said to be in a stable condition amid battle with double pneumonia

Pope Francis is on the mend, showing a slight improvement in his health, which has allowed him to welcome a visit from Cardinal Pietro Parolin. They discussed important matters concerning the Vatican,

As Pope Francis has battled double pneumonia in hospital for nearly three weeks, talk of the 88-year-old pontiff's death or resignation has become almost commonplace.

The Vatican's Tuesday noon bulletin contained a series of significant decisions, most importantly that Francis had met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop ... in critical condition with double pneumonia but reported a "slight improvement" in ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, presided over the rosary prayer in St. Peter’s Square, Feb. 24. A few thousand faithful gathered to pray for the recovery of Pope Francis,

The Vatican said it was "responding to the sentiments of the people of God" and that Cardinal Pietro Parolin ... Francis is being treated for double pneumonia and has been receiving high-flow ...

As Pope Francis remains hospitalized, speculation intensifies over who could be the next leader of the Catholic Church

Pope Francis remains in “critical but stationary” condition, according to the medical report released by the Vatican this evening. The report does not mention any improvement since yesterday’s medical update.