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.

Pope Francis remains in critical condition after a 10-day hospital stay for a lung infection leading to early kidney ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting after a quiet night. Monday is the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex ...

Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, as he remains in critical condition with a complex lung ...

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

Catholics gathered in churches on Sunday for special services dedicated to Pope Francis who remains in a critical condition.

Pope Francis is resting as his health condition is considered critical, after having suffered a respiratory crisis during the ...

Pope Francis was still in critical condition on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung infection, the Vatican said. It ties the longest of his papacy and has provoked the early stages ...

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

Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he battles double pneumonia, with new concerns emerging over his kidney ...