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 ...

CNN: What does it mean that Pope Francis has a “polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract”? Wen: The word ...

Pope Francis, 88, has been hospitalized in Rome since February 14 due to a severe respiratory tract infection that led to ...

A polymicrobial respiratory tract infection occurs when multiple microorganisms—bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites—infect the respiratory system.

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the results of tests conducted in recent days and Monday indicate the pope is suffering from a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection that has necessitated a ...

Pope Francis is continuing to improve, according to the Vatican, which said he spent Thursday alternating between high-flow ...

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

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

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

Pope Francis was placed in “critical condition” on Saturday, the Vatican said, just four days after the religious leader ...