His age and prolonged illness have revived interest in how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is transferred ...

Pope Francis' health remains delicate, with the Vatican recently confirming that he is undergoing additional pharmacological ...

The press office for the Vatican said Sunday that Pope Francis was able to rest overnight as he slowly recovers from double ...

The update to Francis’s condition came Sunday in the written text of his regular Angelus prayer after he had been listed as ...

Pope Francis purportedly shared a written message from his hospital bed while remaining in critical condition and continuing ...

The terse update comes as Pope Francis remains in critical condition following a respiratory crisis on Saturday that required ...

Pope Francis, who is currently in hospital with pneumonia, spent a quiet night after having suffered an asthma attack, the ...

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for more than a week, had a peaceful night which “passed quietly” after suffering from a respiratory crisis on Saturday, the Holy See Press Office said Sunday ...

Vatican sources said Sunday the Pope was still receiving oxygen through a tube tucked into his nose..Pope Francis, Vatican ...

Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Francis' good health as the Vatican has reported the pontiff's is in a ...

What does Pope Francis having "double pneumonia" mean? What should you look for in the elderly? How can you avoid getting ...

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