The Vatican described his condition as critical for the first time on Saturday, reporting that the 88-year-old Francis needed ...

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, according to the Vatican, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure ...

Pope Francis' condition remained "critical" on Sunday, but the pontiff hasn't experienced any more "respiratory crises" since ...

Pope Francis appears to have an "early, mild renal insufficiency" as he remains hospitalized in critical condition, the Holy ...

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

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day running and his prognosis is still ...

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

Catholics in Buenos Aires attended Mass on Sunday to pray for Pope Francis' recovery. (Video by Cristian Kovadloff) ...

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 and on oxygen therapy after a "respiratory crisis" the night before. NBC News' ...

In its latest update, the Vatican said Francis hadn't had any more respiratory crises since Saturday night but was still ...

The press office for the Vatican said Sunday that Pope Francis was able to rest overnight as he slowly recovers from double ...