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

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

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

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

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

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

Pope Francis slept well during his tenth night in hospital in Rome where he is in a critical condition and being treated for ...

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

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

ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis was "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican ...

Pope Francis, 88, is receiving treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital following serious lung problems, fueling conjectures ...

Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition.