The 86-year-old pontiff discussed his health and possible retirement in a wide-ranging interview with the Associated Press published Jan. 25. Read more
In a recent interview, Pope Francis said he has signed his resignation in case his health prevents him from continuing... Read more
The Vatican has recruited the head doctor of a Madrid soccer team among a team of specialists to help treat... Read more
The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis has appointed a “personal health care assistant.” Read more
In an interview with Univisión and Televisa broadcast July 12, the pope said that “for the moment,” he hasn’t considered... Read more
Pope Francis has said he has no plans to resign soon and that his knee injury is healing. Read more
The pope released a video message in which he urged the Congolese and South Sudanese people to place their hope... Read more
A Russian missile hit a shopping mall June 27, killing at least 18, Ukrainian authorities said. Read more
The 85-year-old pope has used a wheelchair for many of his public audiences for nearly two months. Read more
The 85-year-old pope noted that he needed to walk with a cane. Read more
The 85-year-old pope has made public appearances in a wheelchair since May 5. Read more
The pope apologized Sunday for having to call off his July visit to Congo and South Sudan due to his... Read more
The pope was due to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan on July 2-7. Read more
The pope delivered his homily from a wheelchair in front of the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
The 85-year-old pope has faced several painful medical conditions over the last few years. Read more
Lebanon’s tourism minister announced the postponement, citing ‘health reasons.’ Read more
The pope was pushed in a wheelchair onto the stage of the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall. Read more
‘Unfortunately, I won’t be able to stop among you due to my knee injury,’ the pope said. Read more
‘I have been like this for some time, I cannot walk … It also brings a little pain, humiliation,’ the... Read more
Pope Francis, 85, has been suffering from an inflamed ligament. Read more