Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency" on Monday, the Vatican said, a setback for the 88-year-old pontiff as he battles double pneumonia. Francis, who has been in Rome ...

Pope Francis suffered two new acute respiratory crises Monday and was put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

Francis, who has been in Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14, is again receiving "non-invasive, mechanical ventilation" to help with his breathing.

Catholic faithful gathered in St Peter's Square once again on Monday night to pray for Pope Francis' health as the Vatican announced he had suffered two new acute respiratory crises.

The Vatican said the breathing issue was caused by a “significant accumulation" of mucus in Pope Francis’ lungs and bronchial ...

The crisis was a new setback in the Pope's fight to recover from a complicated respiratory infection, which has lasted more than two weeks. Pope Francis has chronic lung disease and had part of one ...

Doctors in Rome are still treating Pope Francis for double pneumonia. The Vatican says he suffered two new acute respiratory crises Monday and was put back on a ventilation.

Pope Francis is “still resting following a peaceful night" as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia, the Vatican ...

Pope Francis remained stable through the day on Sunday and no longer required the use of mechanical ventilation to breathe, the Vatican said, in a sign of progress as the 88-year-old pontiff battles ...

The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened and turned into a complex ...

Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since mid-February, where he has been battling double pneumonia. On Friday, he had a sudden respiratory episode, which required him to ...