The Pope’s current respiratory issues started in mid-February. Francis, who has chronic lung issues, continued to work through the first week of his bronchitis but was hospitalized Feb. 14 after ...

Following Pope Francis’ diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, respiratory doctors are speaking about the condition. The Vatican ...

Pope Francis was in critical condition Monday after suffering double pneumonia, but he was battling bronchitis before that.

"Nevertheless, Pope Francis remains in good spirits," the statement said. Bilateral pneumonia, also called double pneumonia, is an infection that affects both lungs and can make breathing ...