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' health remains delicate, with the Vatican recently confirming that he is undergoing additional pharmacological ...

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

Pope Francis spent his tenth day in hospital Sunday as Catholics around the world prayed for his recovery, the day after the Vatican warned the 88-year-old's condition was "critical".

Pope Francis`s condition continues to be "critical" after suffering a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis" earlier on ...

Churches in Mumbai on Sunday prayed for the recovery of Pope Francis whose condition is reported to be 'critical'.

A first-person written message from Pope Francis was shared Sunday as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church continues his ...

Leaders of the Roman Catholic Church have been chosen at the Vatican in private gatherings known as conclaves or precisely ...

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

Pope Francis’ words on forgiveness, service and communion were delivered to more than 4,000 deacons gathered for a historic ...

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