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Pope Francis suffered a major setback in his hospital treatment for pneumonia today, after a "significant" build-up of mucus in his airways, as the Vatican issues its latest health update on the Pontiff

Pope Francis’s health seems to be improving more after he experienced a ’respiratory crisis’ on Friday.

Pope Francis has delivered a message to 1.2 billion Catholics around the world following the Vatican’s confirmation that he is in critical condition.

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for a week with a complex lung infection, is in a critical condition, the Vatican said in its latest update

Pope Francis’ condition is not life-threatening, but he is not out of danger, his medical team said, as the 88-year-old pontiff marked his first week in a hospital with pneumonia on top of chronic bronchitis.

Pope Francis’ weekend engagements have been cancelled due to him having to extend his hospital stay.

Pope Francis’ is battling a ‘complex and clinical’ medical condition that will require further hospital treatment, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis will not attend his regular weekly prayer this Sunday as he is receiving treatment for bronchitis, according to the Vatican.

Pontiff to receive treatment for bronchitis after having difficulty breathing during meeting

Pope Francis has revealed that British spies foiled a suicide bomb plot after ISIS targeted him during a visit to Iraq.

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A LONDON teenager dubbed "God's influencer" who died of cancer aged 15 is set to be made the first millennial saint by Pope Francis.Carlo Acutis has b

POPE Francis was dealt a blow yesterday — as the wind sent his hat flying.The 87-year-old was arriving on his pope-mobile at St Peter’s Square in

POPE Francis has revealed plans for his own funeral amid continuing fears for his health.The pontiff - who turns 87 on Sunday - has vowed not to resig

ARGENTINE Pope Francis has risked the wrath of his nation... by snubbing Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona as the best footballer of all time.The 86-yea

POPE Francis is known to still listen to the confessions of Catholics, but he has now turned the tables to get his own sins off his chest.The 86-year-

POPE Francis revealed he loves Sylvester Stallone's movies as he shook hands with the Rocky star and they shadowboxed together.The action film legend

POPE Francis is a roamin’ Catholic as he leaves hospital waving from a wheelchair.The upbeat pontiff, 86, left Rome’s Gemelli Hospital yesterday,

POPE Francis is due to be released from hospital in the next few days after a three-hour operation.The pontiff, 86, had surgery to repair an abdominal

POPE Francis is set to undergo abdominal surgery today after he was admitted to a hospital in Rome.The Vatican said in a statement the 86-year-old's m

UKRAINE’S President Volodymyr Zelensky has a heartfelt greeting with Pope Francis after flying to the Vatican.He bowed and said: “It is a great ­

THE POPE has given some frank advice to Italians in his pursuit to remedy the country's low birth rates.The Catholic leader has asked residents to hav

POPE FRANCIS was thrilled after receiving a signed Manchester United shirt with a message from Lisandro Martinez.The Pope met with the Mayor of Greate

FROM April to October, you can visit the Vatican Museums at night time, and even have happy hour there.The Vatican Museums are in the heart of Rome, i

POPE Francis is seen grimacing as he is helped to his popemobile before his admission to hospital with breathing difficulties.The Roman Catholic leade