The Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required ...

Pope Francis, 88, has developed double pneumonia due to a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection. The infection is complex ...

Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection and now has pneumonia in both lungs. He has been hospitalized since last week.

A polymicrobial respiratory tract infection occurs when multiple microorganisms—bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites—infect the respiratory system.

LONDON — Vatican officials said late Tuesday that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating ...

In light of Pope Francis’ latest diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious disease due to respiratory infections.

Pneumonia in both lungs is treatable, but it can be life-threatening in elderly patients like the 88-year-old pontiff.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis’ scheduled meetings and appointments have been canceled until Wednesday after doctors at ...

Pope Francis' health showed a “slight improvement" Monday as he “resumed work" at the hospital and called a priest at a ...