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 ...

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

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

Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection and now has pneumonia in both lungs. He has been hospitalized since last week.

In light of Pope Francis’ latest diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious disease due to respiratory infections.

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

Pneumonia in both lungs is treatable, but it can be life-threatening in elderly patients like the 88-year-old pontiff.

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 ...