Pope Francis is suffering from "initial, mild kidney failure" in addition to the serious respiratory illness that has left ...

VATICAN CITY -- While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, ...

Pope Francis's condition "remains critical" on his tenth day in hospital Sunday, the Vatican said, as Catholics around the ...

Doctors warn that the main threat facing Pope Francis is sepsis, an infection of the blood that can occur as a complication ...

While Pope Francis is thousands of miles away, his well-being is at the top of people's minds in Dallas-Fort Worth's Catholic community.

Pope Francis is thanking Catholics around the world for their prayers as he continues battling double pneumonia in a Rome ...

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with speculation now rising over what could happen next for both him and the seat he holds.

According to the Vatican, Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday but he remains alert and “well-oriented.” However, his blood tests show early kidney failure as the 88-year-old pontiff ...

“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” ...

Pope Francis' health remains in "critical" condition, according to the Vatican on Sunday, as an "initial, mild kidney failure ...