The Vatican has announced the start of nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square.

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Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.

The Vatican has announced the start of nighttime prayers for Pope Francis, who remains in critical condition in the hospital. The 88-year-old is battling double pneumonia and early kidney failure.

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Pope Francis, 88, has been in critical condition since the weekend but showed improvement and resumed some work Monday, the ...

In the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope, much of the energy is being centered on Pope Francis's health.

Pope Francis' "critical clinical condition" has shown a "slight improvement," the Vatican said on Monday, as the 88-year-old pontiff remains hospitalized following a pneumonia diagnosis."In view of ...