But according to latest statements from the Vatican, the 88-year-old pontiff is now also in an early stage of kidney failure.

Doctors revealed Sunday that blood tests for Pope Francis, the 88-year-old pontiff who has been hospitalized since ...

THE Vatican has issued an update on Pope Francis’ health after being described as in a critical condition over the weekend.

The kidney ailment appears to be in an early stage, the Vatican said, adding that the pontiff is still receiving high flows ...

The press office for the Vatican said Sunday that Pope Francis was able to rest overnight as he slowly recovers from double ...

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

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

The Vatican said Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday with blood tests showing early kidney failure.

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday, and blood tests showed early kidney failure, but he remains alert and ...

In a brief statement shared on Monday morning by the Holy See Press Office, it read: "The night went well; the Pope slept and ...

Pontiff asks worshippers to pray for him in a note read out to a congregation in St Peter’s Square Pope Francis is suffering from early kidney failure ... organiser of the Holy Year, Archbishop ...