VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis addressed his flock via an audio recording Thursday for the first time since he was admitted last month to the hospital. "I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your ...

Experts say his battle underscores the risk of respiratory infections in older people.

Pope Francis's recovery from double pneumonia is progressing as he approaches two significant milestones: the 12th anniversary of his election as pope on Thursday, and a near-record hospital stay for ...

Pope Francis is working from his bed at Rome’s Gemelli University Hospital, where he has been since Feb. 14 amid a scary bout ...

Pope Francis, 88, fighting double pneumonia in hospital - Pope Francis remains ‘in good spirits’ despite his illness, the Vatican said ...

Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff, died at age 88 after a cerebral stroke. Francis stressed humility over hubris for a Catholic Church beset with scandal.

Pope Francis has shared his first spoken message since he was admitted to hospital nearly three weeks ago. Francis, 88, thanked well-wishers ‘from the bottom of my heart’ in an audio recording played ...

Pope Francis has often spoken and written about illness, ageing, and death, and has personally instructed his doctors to provide detailed daily updates on his battle with pneumonia. On Monday, his ...