VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Doctors said there has been a “slight improvement” in Pope Francis’ condition on Monday (Feb. 24) after ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has shown slight improvement in laboratory tests.

The Vatican has announced the start of nighttime prayers for Pope Francis, who remains in critical condition in the hospital. The 88-year-old is battling double pneumonia and early kidney failure.

The Vatican's press office on Monday said the pope's health has shown a slight improvement, and that the monitoring of his kidney failure has not raised any concerns.

The combination of health issues has kept the Pope from performing his public duties, including weekly prayers on Sundays, ...

Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition. He ...

Pope Francis is showing “slight improvement” but is still in “critical” condition, the Vatican said in an update on Monday, adding that his mild kidney issues are not concerning.“The ...

Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.

Boston parishioners hold a mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross to pray for Pope Francis's recovery amid health concerns.