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

The Vatican confirmed Saturday that Pope Francis’ health has sharply declined, with the 88-year-old pontiff now in critical condition following complications from a severe respiratory infection. Admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 with pneumonia in both lungs, the pope’s situation worsened dramatically over the past day, requiring high-flow…

Pope Francis's ninth night in hospital passed peacefully after a respiratory attack that sparked alarm, the Vatican said this morning, although the 88-year-old is still using oxygen through a nasal canula.

The CBCP made the appeal following the Vatican’s report that the pontiff remained in "critical" condition.

Pope Francis is in critical condition after an asthmatic crisis. The 88-year-old, hospitalized for a respiratory infection, was later diagnosed with pneumonia.

The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized for more than a week, received oxygen and blood transfusions on Saturday, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis, 88, suffered a prolonged and critical asthmatic respiratory incident on Saturday morning after spending several days in a Rome hospital being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection

Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan said that the closing of Catholic schools in New York City amid a faith and funding crisis in the US brings him to tears.