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 after a severe respiratory crisis, prompting renewed speculation about Nostradamus ...

“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” ...

Pope Francis rested and had a peaceful night, the Vatican said on Sunday morning, after he suffered a respiratory crisis the day before in an apparent setback in his week-long battle with pneumonia.

Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition due to double pneumonia and a severe lung infection. While receiving high oxygen ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Vatican says Pope Francis 'slept and is resting' while still in hospital.

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert and “well-oriented,” and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff ...

The Pope is in critical condition as he now battles kidney failure. On Saturday the Vatican announced he was suffering from a ...

The Vatican said on Sunday that Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day ...

The papal thriller "Conclave" won best ensemble at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, a surprise twist that added one final ...