Father Robert Abbatiello held Mass today including a special prayer and moment of silence for the 88-year-old pontiff who has ...

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 ...

The Vatican said that the Pope’s prognosis remains guarded because of the "complexity" of his clinical condition.

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

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, blood tests show early kidney failure but he is alert and 'well oriented.

Pope Francis is fighting for his life as his pneumonia battle continues, these are the men who are most likely to replace him ...

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

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

More clinical tests were being performed on the 88-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man.

Pope Francis spent his 10th day in hospital Sunday as Catholics around the world prayed for his recovery, the day after the ...

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