Francis remained in stable condition, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he was not out of danger, the Vatican said.

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Pope Francis is resting Thursday after a peaceful night during his third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.

The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis ...

The pope, who has chronic lung disease, has been stable for two days after suffering two respiratory crises Monday.

The pope "rested well" and woke shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, his 20th day in the hospital, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope and one of the oldest popes in the Roman Catholic Church's history, has served as pope since 2013 ...

Pope Francis was "resting" Thursday after a peaceful night, the Vatican said as the 88-year-old nears three weeks in hospital ...

In South Florida, Catholics attended mass at churches in greater numbers to commemorate Ash Wednesday, which marks the first ...