The slight renal insufficiency the pope had in recent days subsided and a CAT scan of the chest showed a normal evolution of ...

Pope Francis has shown a "further, slight improvement" in his medical condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday, in a sign of ...

The Vatican said ailing Pope Francis had a peaceful night in the hospital and was up and sitting in an armchair on Wednesday ...

People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the ...

Pope Francis was a frequent visitor to Rome long before he became pope. ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was a frequent visitor to ...

Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.

The Vatican hopes to have information later Wednesday about the results of a CT scan taken Tuesday evening to check on the ...

The combination of health issues has kept the Pope from performing his public duties, including weekly prayers on Sundays, ...

For the latest news, view USA TODAY's story on the pope for Wednesday, Feb. 25. Pope Francis remained in ...

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The Vatican says Pope Francis' health is slightly improving and its latest report has some positive news about his progress.

The Holy Father's clinical condition over the past 24 hours has shown further slight improvement,” the Holy See Press Office ...