The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has shown slight improvement in laboratory tests. He has ...

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The pope has begun working again after he showed slight improvement days after initially being listed in critical condition.

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

Pope Francis is showing “slight improvement” but is still in “critical” condition, the Vatican said in an update on Monday, adding that his mild kidney issues are not concerning.

Pope Francis spends “a peaceful night” at Rome‘s Gemelli Hospital and has breakfast while sitting in an armchair on Thursday ...

Pope Francis remained in a critical condition on Monday but showed a slight improvement in laboratory tests and resumed some ...

Despite the concerns, the statement said that Francis was still alert and out of bed. “The Holy Father continues to be vigilant and spent the day in his armchair even if he was more in pain than ...