The Pope's health is improving after a bout of pneumonia, while in Italy, a dialysis patient is celebrated for 50 years of resilience. Plus, a ministry responds to criticism. Read more...

Pope Francis, 88, experienced a setback in his pneumonia recovery, including a bronchial spasm requiring ventilation. The Vatican adjusted Ash Wednesday plans as his condition remains "reserved." Read more...

Pope Francis is reported to be stable and collaborating with his treatment after experiencing a bronchial spasm that set back his pneumonia recovery. He remains under care at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. Read more...