Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement", the ...

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Pope Francis’s blood tests show a “slight improvement” as he receives hospital treatment for pneumonia, the Vatican said ...

The latest news from the Vatican about Pope Francis is more positive than it has been in recent days. Meanwhile, Catholics across North Texas and the globe are closely watching his health condition.

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ROME — Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, ...

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for 10 days now, is critical with mild signs of kidney failure. There is growing ...