Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Here's what to know.

Pope Francis is facing complex medical problems. A day after the Vatican said he has a ‘polymicrobial infection’ of his ...

We reached out to experts to understand what 'double pneumonia' is, the infection that has landed Pope Francis, the religious ...

The biggest risk he faces is sepsis, that is, if the infection that is currently localized only in his lungs passes into his ...

Pope Francis, 88, has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia amid pre-existing lung conditions like bronchiectasis and ...

Pope Francis' respiratory infection also includes asthmatic bronchitis, requiring cortisone and antibiotic treatment.

"The follow-up chest CT scan to which the Holy Father underwent this afternoon...demonstrated the onset of bilateral pneumonia ... or antifungal medications in fungal cases.

In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...