POPE Francis is now in a critical condition after suffering a “prolonged respiratory crisis” on Saturday. The Pontiff has also undergone multiple blood transfusions and is

The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a “prolonged asthmatic crisis” and low platelets, the Vatican said, but was alert and sitting in an armchair.

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for over a week, is in critical condition after a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis," the Vatican said Saturday. The pope is "more unwell than yesterday,

Pope Francis, 84, is in a critical condition after suffering a severe respiratory crisis and receiving a blood transfusion earlier in the week. His doctors say his condition is "touch-and-go" and he i

Pope Francis, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, will not appear in public on Sunday to lead his usual prayer with pilgrims for a second consecutive week, the Vatican said. Francis is being treated at Rome's Gemelli hospital,

His doctors said “the pope is fine” and “working,” though they cautioned that he remains in significant danger as he fights a bout of double pneumonia.