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

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

The Holy See Press Office on Monday disclosed that Pope Francis had a restful tenth night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is ...

Pope Francis is being treated for double pneumonia and recent blood tests also revealed "mild renal insufficiency." ...