The Vatican has laws to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but they don't apply if he is sick.

Our Lady of Assumption in Carmichael is actively praying for Pope Francis's health after learning of his recent health issues ...

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

Cardinals, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), are bishops and Vatican officials from all ...

Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome as doctors treat a worsening respiratory infection that the Vatican has described ...

Prayers continue for Pope Francis as he battles double pneumonia. According to the Vatican, the pope remains in critical ...

A legislative gap in the Vatican's laws leaves Pope Francis in charge despite his severe illness. An initiative to rectify ...

Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization.