Pope Francis' health shows slight improvement, Vatican says

Blood tests have confirmed an improvement in Pope Francis' health, according to the Vatican.

• Feb 26, 2025

South Florida Catholics pray for Pope Francis amid health battle

As Pope Francis continues to fight for his health, South Florida's Catholic community continues to pray for his recovery.

• Feb 24, 2025

Pope breathing on his own, resting well after 5th night in hospital

Pope Francis, despite a worrying bilateral pneumonia diagnosis, is breathing on his own and not experiencing heart problems, sources tell CBS News.

• Feb 19, 2025

Pope to remain hospitalized due to "complex clinical picture"

Doctors are tweaking their treatment of Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, as he battles a respiratory tract infection.

• Feb 17, 2025

Pope Francis receives first all-electric popemobile from Mercedes

Pope Francis uses the popemobile to greet pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during general audiences and other papal ceremonies.

• Dec 4, 2024

First cardinal prosecuted in Vatican's criminal court convicted

Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the first cardinal ever prosecuted by the Vatican criminal court, was sentenced him to 5 ½ years in prison.

• Dec 16, 2023

Pope says it's "urgent" to guarantee governance roles for women

Pope Francis called the synod over two years ago as part of his overall reform efforts to make the church a more welcoming place, where lay people have a greater say in the life of the church.

• Oct 28, 2023

Pope Francis out of hospital 9 days after abdominal surgery

His surgeon quipped that the 86-year-old pontiff was "better than before' the surgery. Francis smiled and waved as he left the hospital.

• Jun 16, 2023

Pope Francis undergoes second intestinal surgery in two years

The Vatican said the 86-year-old pontiff was in surgery for about three hours Wednesday and there were no complications.

• Jun 7, 2023