In his early 20s, Pope Francis had a severe respiratory infection that resulted in the removal of part of his lung, resulting in life-long complications.

Colon cancer rates are on the rise, especially in people under age 50, and doctors don’t fully understand why.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis I, the first pontiff elected from South America and the first Jesuit elevated to the Catholic ...

Pope Francis, a figure of inspiration and compassion, has recently revealed a more vulnerable side as he battles significant health challenges. This article delves into the Pontiff's medical journey, ...

That came two years after Francis had 13 inches of his colon removed because of a narrowing of his large intestine. He was hospitalized for five days at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital in late March ...

In July 2021, Pope Francis underwent surgery for a diverticular stenosis of the colon in which 13 inches of his colon were removed. He spent 10 days at the Gemelli University Hospital for the ...