Francis, 88, has been hospitalized since Feb. 14. He is battling a respiratory infection and pneumonia in both lungs.

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VATICAN CITY, February 23. /TASS/. Although Pope Francis' condition continues to be critical, he is "alert and well-oriented, the press service of the Holy See said.

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The statement also said the Holy Father “continues to be alert and well oriented” and is still receiving oxygen therapy “at ...

The Vatican did not provide further details about the condition of the pope, who has been in the hospital for more than a week.

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said earlier Sunday, adding that his night "passed peacefully." ...

Though the pope remained critical on Sunday, he “presented no further respiratory crisis” the Vatican said. Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he receives treatment for double pneumonia and ...

Pope Francis, 88, remains in critical condition as he receives treatment for double pneumonia and blood tests show "mild renal insufficiency," the Vatican said Feb. 23.