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Pope Francis 1 hour ago

Pope Francis' doctors considered ending treatment, said 'there was a real risk he might not make it': report

Doctors taking care of Pope Francis weighed ending their treatment at one point as there “was a risk that he would not make it," a report said.

Pope Francis 2 days ago

Pope Francis set to be discharged from hospital on Sunday: doctors

A doctor at a hospital in Rome where Pope Francis has been treated for "acute respiratory failure" said Saturday the Holy Father will be discharged on Sunday.

Travel 3 days ago

Travel hot spot seeks emergency declaration over massive bug infestation

Orbetello, Italy, located in the Tuscan region, seeks an emergency declaration over swarms of midges ahead of the busy tourist season. Fishermen say dead fish attracted the bugs.

Italy 6 days ago

6 migrants dead, dozens missing after shipwreck near Italy

The Italian Coast Guard recovered six bodies and is searching for up to 40 migrants who are still missing after a shipwreck in the Mediterranean.

Pope Francis March 18

King Charles III to meet Pope Francis during visit to Vatican next month

King Charles III is set to have an audience with Pope Francis during a visit to the Vatican next month, suggesting there is optimism the pontiff will be back at work by then.

World March 16

Pope Francis seen for first time since being admitted to hospital: photo

The Vatican unveiled a photo of Pope Francis observing Mass on Sunday, highlighting his gradual health improvement over the past few days.

Pope Francis March 8

Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement' during fourth week in hospital, Vatican says

Pope Francis has apparently shown "slight improvement" and is responding will to oxygen therapy, the Vatican said on Saturday. This is the pope's fourth week at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.

Pope Francis March 5

Pope Francis increases physical therapy, condition remains 'guarded,' Vatican says

Pope Francis's condition remains "guarded" as of Wednesday, Vatican says.

Pope Francis March 4

Pope Francis to resume mechanical ventilation as his condition remains stable, Vatican says

Pope Francis will resume "non-invasive mechanical ventilation" Tuesday despite his condition remaining stable, the Vatican announced in an evening update.

Vatican March 2

Pope Francis believes 'papacy is for life,' says historian-biographer

Reporting from Rome, Fox News' Lauren Green writes that papal historian Austen Ivereigh is trying to dispel rumors that Pope Francis might resign amid his current health crisis.