In his early 20s, Pope Francis underwent surgery to remove a part of his lung affected by a severe respiratory infection.

A worsening respiratory infection has forced the 88-year-old pontiff to interrupt his busy schedule.

Pope Francis is in a “stable” clinical condition and rested well overnight as he continues receiving treatment for bronchitis at a hospital in Rome, the Vatican’s press office said Sunday.

Pope Francis will remain hospitalized and will continue treatment for a respiratory infection, according to a Reuters report citing a Vatican spokesperson. Diagnostic tests apparently indicated ...

Pope Francis was hospitalized on Friday to receive treatment for a bout of bronchitis that he has reportedly been dealing with for a week, the Vatican confirmed to Fox News. Prior to his ...

Pope Francis was to be hospitalized to treat bronchitis and undergo some necessary diagnostic tests, the Vatican said Friday, confirming the latest issues with the 88-year-old's pontiff's health.

Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican said. Follow here for the latest news on Pope Francis ...

Pope Francis slept well during a first night in the hospital after being admitted with a respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said Saturday. The 88-year-old pontiff ate breakfast Saturday ...

Pope Francis hospitalized for respiratory infection Medical staff prescribe complete rest for 88-year old pontiff Pope's treatment adjusted based on microbiological findings ROME, Feb 15 (Reuters ...

Feb. 16 (UPI) --Pope Francis' doctors ordered "complete rest" after the pontiff "slept well" for a second night at a hospital with treatment of bronchitis, the Vatican said Sunday. Francis ...

Pope Francis, who was admitted to a hospital in Rome for bronchitis, is in “fair” condition with a “respiratory tract infection,” the Vatican said Friday in what is the latest in a string ...

Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Friday for tests and bronchitis treatment, and has cancelled upcoming events, the Vatican said. The pope's hospitalization comes amid reports ...