The Vatican did not provide further details about the condition of the pope, who has been in the hospital for more than a week.

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

Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Francis' good health as the Vatican has reported the pontiff's is in a ...

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

Pope Francis, 88, continues to be in critical condition after suffering a respiratory attack, the Vatican said Saturday.

Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.

Pope Francis' ninth night in hospital was peaceful, the Vatican said Sunday, the day after revealing the 88-year-old was in a ...

Pope Francis, who had part of a lung removed as a young man due to pleurisy, has experienced a string of health issues—often ...

Pope Francis is currently in hospital battling pneumonia in both lungs, sparking concerns around the world about what happens ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis is still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen after doctors earlier said that the 88-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, was in ...

After casting their votes, the ballots are methodically opened by three appointed "scrutineers," who tally the names and ...