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

Sunday's medical report warns that the Pontiff is suffering from mild renal insufficiency, and some experts suggest it could ...

Several actors from the 'Conclave' movie paid their respects to Pope Francis who is currently in critical condition.

The papal thriller "Conclave" won best ensemble at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, a surprise twist that added one final ...

A new pope is chosen when the incumbent dies or resigns. Pope Benedict XVI was the firs ever pope to resign in 2013 in around ...

Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition.