Pope Francis, aged 88, is facing a serious health battle with pneumonia layered over chronic bronchitis. Hospitalized for ...

Pope Francis is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia — but what is this condition, and why might the pope be ...

After Pope Francis was hospitalized last week for bronchitis, the Vatican has now announced that he has pneumonia in both ...

Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Here's what to know.

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the results of tests conducted in recent days and Monday indicate the pope is suffering ...

What is a polymicrobial infection? Polymicrobial infections are caused by multiple pathogens, including bacteria, fungi or ...

Bronchitis and pneumonia are two common respiratory conditions that often cause confusion due to their overlapping symptoms.

The 88-year-old pope was hospitalized in the late morning on Feb. 14 following meetings with a number of people, including ...