The pope's age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is ...

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

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

The pontiff's condition “remains critical,” the Holy See Press Office says in a statement issued Sunday evening.

The statement also said the Holy Father “continues to be alert and well oriented” and is still receiving oxygen therapy “at ...

Vatican officials announced on Sunday that Pope Francis is currently suffering from mild renal insufficiency, also known as kidney failure, amid his treatment for bilateral pneumonia.

The Holy See reported that Pope Francis' condition is critical after he suffered a prolonged respiratory crisis on Saturday. Earlier this week, the 88-year-old was diagnosed with double pneumonia.

Pope Francis, who is currently in hospital with pneumonia, spent a quiet night after having suffered an asthma attack, the ...

Pope Francis offered reflections on the most serious medical crisis of his papacy Sunday, saying in the written text of his ...

Pope Francis was on the minds of everyone who came to mass at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Hollywood Sunday ...