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

A critically ill patient is defined as someone who has an illness that is impairing the function of one or more vital organ ...

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

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

Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Francis' good health as the Vatican has reported the pontiff's is in a ...

There is no age restriction for a Pope, but history shows they are usually chosen at an advanced age. Pope Francis was 76 ...

The Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff's condition had slightly improved after he was admitted for double pneumonia, but is ...

The Vatican issued a medical update saying Pope Francis was "not out of danger." He was receiving "high-flow" oxygen.

The Vatican released an Angelus statement from Pope Francis on Sunday, in which the pope remarked on the upcoming third ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday after suffering a severe respiratory crisis this weekend.  He shared a message from the hospital.  Pope Francis shared a message on social media ...

There’s no sign that Pope Francis is considering resigning one week after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia and a ...