Pope rests after setback in recovery — a bronchial spasm requiring further ventilation

Global prayers for 'critically ill' pope

Doctors have said Francis’ condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease.

Pope Francis is currently hospitalised for double pneumonia. He is responding but continues to face serious health challenges.

Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both his lungs, and is expected to remain in the hospital as he battles the infection.

Pope Francis said that he has followed closely the major crisis that is taking place in the United States with the initiation of a program of mass deportations