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 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 ...

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

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

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

While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious.

The Vatican announced Feb. 22 that Pope Francis , 88, had been diagnosed with double pneumonia and was in critical condition in a Rome hospital.

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

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday after suffering a severe respiratory crisis this weekend.  He shared a message from the hospital.  Pope Francis shared a message on social media ...

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