The Vatican said that Monday’s two crises were caused by a significant accumulation of mucus in his bronchial tubes.

Pope Francis is alert after suffering two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday afternoon, the Vatican has said.

Pope Francis, 87, was hospitalized for bronchitis treatment and 'diagnostic tests' on Friday, Feb. 14, the Vatican said in a news release.

Pope Francis experienced two respiratory episodes Monday caused by a buildup of mucus, another setback for the Catholic ...

The Vatican said Pope Francis’ respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis, which requires cortisone antibiotic ...

Pope Francis suffered two respiratory crises on Monday (Mar. 3), after over two weeks of being treated at the Roman Hospital ...

Pope Francis was to be hospitalized for bronchitis treatment and necessary diagnostic testing after his Friday audiences, the ...

The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been battling health problems for years, is being treated in a Rome hospital.

Pope Francis has been put back on mechanical ventilation after suffering ‘two episodes of acute respiratory failure’. The ...

Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Friday for tests and bronchitis treatment, and has cancelled upcoming events, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic to continue his ongoing treatment for bronchitis and to ...