A girl named Valeria sends Pope Francis a card saying she hoped he would get well soon so that she could give him a hug. The ...

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

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

Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he receives treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican shared on Sunday. The ...

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition and his prognosis is still ...

The Swiss Guard protecting Pope Francis has started rehearsals for the 88-year-old's funeral, with members under a curfew as they prepare "for the pontiff's death", Swiss newspaper Blick reports ...

The College of Cardinals is responsible for electing the new pope, and while openly campaigning for the role would get a ...

The Pope is resting in hospital after a "tranquil" night, the Vatican says, as he thanks doctors and supporters in a written ...

Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...

The Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis is currently hospitalized due to double pneumonia also known as bilateral pneumonia that ...

Francis's continued hospitalisation has sparked huge concern about his health but also speculation about whether he might step down.

ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday. "The night passed peacefully.