Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.

Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.

Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday, the Vatican said. The episodes were caused by a "significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm,

As Pope Francis has battled double pneumonia in hospital for nearly three weeks, talk of the 88-year-old pontiff's death or resignation has become almost commonplace. A few senior Catholic cardinals are talking openly about the possibility that Francis could follow his predecessor Benedict XVI and resign.

Pope Francis suffers two respiratory failures, raising concerns over his recovery and future as head of the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis experienced two episodes of respiratory failure today, March 3. He is once again on mechanical ventilation, according to Vatican News. "Today, the Holy Father experienced two episodes of acute respiratory failure caused by a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and subsequent bronchospasm,

Pope Francis Faces Critical Health Struggles It’s been a tough road for Pope Francis as his health appears to be declining. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after being diagnosed with a severe bacterial and fungal respiratory tract infection.

Pope Francis “rested well” overnight, his 17th night in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said on Monday. “The pope rested well all night,” the Holy See, the Vatican’s press office, said in