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 rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said earlier Sunday, adding that his night "passed peacefully." ...

The 88-year-old pontiff remains in critical condition in a Rome hospital after a fight against pneumonia triggered an ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert and ...

The Vatican said Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday with blood tests showing early kidney failure.

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

The pontiff, 88, has been hospitalized for a week and a half and is receiving treatment for a complex respiratory infection.

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

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday."The night passed peacefully. The Pope rested," the ...

The Argentine pontiff, who is being treated for double pneumonia, suffered a prolonged asthma-style attack on Saturday and ...

Pope Francis remains in critical condition with pneumonia and a complex lung infection, receiving high flows of oxygen.