Vatican journalists crowded into a side room of the Holy See Press Office on Saturday to get a full update on the pontiff’s health after he took a turn for the worse the afternoon before. Pope Francis suffered a bronchial spasm on Friday that caused him to vomit,

A bishop removed from his diocese by Pope Francis is "grateful" for everyone who has prayed for the pope amid his ongoing health battle. "We must remember that praying for those in peril is who we are,

Pope Francis, 88, is fully aware of his health limitations but is "passionate" about serving until his death, one expert says.

After Pope Francis suffered a setback on Friday, doctors said it would take 24 to 48 hours to determine whether the crisis has worsened his condition. The Vatican said on Saturday that he was resting.

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for just over two weeks fighting double pneumonia, had a peaceful night and is resting, the Vatican said on Saturday. After days of a cautious optimism, the 88-year-old pontiff suffered a setback on Friday,