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

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 remains in critical condition as he continues to battle double pneumonia and a lung infection, with doctors ...

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 ...

Pope Francis was resting Monday morning after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung ...

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

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a “good” night in hospital, slept and is resting, the ...

Pope Francis, in hospital in a critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, passed a good night and was resting, the ...

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

Pope Francis who is currently receiving treatment for double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital had a quiet night, the ...

Migration in the Americas was one of the conference's key topics because it is a fundamental pastoral need shared throughout ...