While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...

Pope Francis spent his tenth day in hospital Sunday as Catholics around the world prayed for his recovery, the day after the Vatican warned the 88-year-old's condition was "critical".

Pope Francis is currently in hospital battling pneumonia in both lungs, sparking concerns around the world about what happens ...

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a "tranquil" night, was alert and had rested after a ...

Pope Francis`s condition continues to be "critical" after suffering a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis" earlier on ...

A first-person written message from Pope Francis was shared Sunday as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church continues his ...

The Vatican did not provide further details about the condition of the pope, who has been in the hospital for more than a week.

Pope Francis, who had part of a lung removed as a young man due to pleurisy, has experienced a string of health issues—often ...