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

The pontiff's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, according to doctors.

Pietro Parolin, a 70-year-old Italian polyglot who entered the seminary at just 14, is currently pitted as favourite to ...

Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas and updates on Pope Francis’ health ...

Experts are saying that French astrologist and soothsayer, Michel de Nostredame — or Nostradamus — may have already predicted Pope Francis’s death and successor.

Members of London's Catholic community say they're praying in solidarity for Pope Francis as the 88-year-old pontiff remains in critical condition on Sunday.

What happens when a pope is not able to perform his duties? Well, the position merely remains vacant. @virtuallyshreya finds ...

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Asian shares were mixed on Monday after U.S. stocks fell sharply as reports showed the economy may be suffering as consumers ...

Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a “slight improvement”, the ...

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

THE Pope wrote his resignation letter 12 years ago in case he became too ill to fulfil the holy role as he remains in a ...