Pope Francis had a "peaceful night" on Saturday, after recovering from a coughing fit. The news came in a Holy See press office update issued on the 88-year-old's condition Sunday morning.

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The Vatican reported Friday that he experienced sudden breathing problems that required “non-invasive mechanical ventilation” ...

Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.

Though hospitalized in critical condition, Pope Francis was well enough to meet with the Vatican secretary of state to ...