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

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

Vatican officials announced on Sunday that Pope Francis is currently suffering from mild renal insufficiency, also known as ...

Pope Francis appears to have an "early, mild renal insufficiency" as he remains hospitalized in critical condition, the Holy ...

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

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said earlier Sunday, adding that his night "passed peacefully." ...

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

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

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

Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert and ...

During Sunday's mass at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond encouraged the congregation ...

Pope Francis is now in critical condition. This article outlines the stages that will occur if Pope Francis passes away.