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

The Holy See has announced that blood tests showed early signs of kidney failure in Pope Francis, who has been in hospital ...

The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...

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' condition remained "critical" on Sunday, but the pontiff hasn't experienced any more "respiratory crises" since ...

The Holy Father has experienced ‘no further respiratory crisis’ since Saturday. Since his situation is ‘complex,’ the ...

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

VATICAN CITY, February 23. /TASS/. Although Pope Francis' condition continues to be critical, he is "alert and well-oriented, the press service of the Holy See said.

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 ...

The pope has spent nine nights at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, receiving treatment for pneumonia and other health complications.