Pope Francis remains hospitalized with a severe lung infection, but while clear procedures exist for the resignation or death ...

Reports of Pope Francis' critical health condition have put global media outlets including CNN, CBS and NBC, in high gear to ...

Vatican officials announced on Sunday that Pope Francis is currently suffering from "mild renal insufficiency" amid his ...

The Vatican announced on Monday that it will hold a rosary for Pope Francis's health in the evening in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis was conscious, eating and in “good spirit,” a Vatican source said Monday, as worries persisted around the ...

Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.

The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...

The pope has spent nine nights at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, receiving treatment for pneumonia and other health complications.

The Holy See Press Office on Monday disclosed that Pope Francis had a restful tenth night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is ...

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

Pope Francis, the current head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, is currently under critical ...

The statement also said the Holy Father “continues to be alert and well oriented” and is still receiving oxygen therapy “at ...