Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

The pontiff's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, according to doctors.

“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” ...

(CNN) — Pope Francis remains in critical condition, according to the Vatican, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney ...

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for more than a week, had a peaceful night which “passed quietly” after suffering from a respiratory crisis on Saturday, the Holy See Press Office said Sunday ...

Pope Francis began a second week in hospital on Saturday, alert but still "not out of danger", as top cardinals sought to ...

Pope Francis marked a week in hospital with pneumonia Friday, as speculation grew over the 88-year-old's ability to continue ...

Several of Pope Francis’s top collaborators have hit back against rumors that Pope Francis’s health, while of concern, is ...

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú While acknowledging that concern about Pope Francis’ health is understandable, Archbishop ...

Pope Francis' recent bout with pneumonia, which landed him in the hospital for the fourth time, fueled speculation in Rome.

Pope Francis's blood tests show a "slight improvement" as he receives hospital treatment for pneumonia, the Vatican said ...