A man looks up at a statue of José Gregorio Hernandez in Valencia, Venezuela, honoring the physician known as "the Doctor of the Poor" who was canonized by Pope Francis

A man revered by millions as the “doctor of the poor” will be the first saint from Venezuela after Pope Francis approved a decree Tuesday (AP/ Juan Arraez)

Venezuela will soon have its first saint, after ailing Pope Francis on Tuesday canonized a physician who died more than 100 years ago, revered for his selfless service during a previous pandemic. Jose Gregorio Hernandez was born in 1864,

Pope Francis is sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia. Francis remains in critical condition.

Pope Francis remained in critical condition as Argentines and Romans gathered in the Eternal City to pray for his recovery from double pneumonia.

Pope Francis was a frequent visitor to Rome long before he became pope. Now his favorite shops and artisans are pulling for him as he battles double pneumonia.

Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on Pope Francis' health issues for Sunday, Feb. 23. For the latest news, view our story for Monday, Feb. 24. Pope Francis remained in critical ...

Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Friday for a respiratory infection and will remain for as long as necessary to complete treatment, the Vatican said on Monday. Jorge Mario ...