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

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

The kidney ailment appears to be in an early stage, the Vatican said, adding that the pontiff is still receiving high flows ...

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

This marks the tenth day of his hospitalisation for a severe lung infection that has led to early-stage kidney insufficiency ...

The pontiff's condition “remains critical,” the Holy See Press Office says in a statement issued Sunday evening.

ROME — Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his ...

Monday marks Pope Francis’ 10th day in the hospital, making this equal to the longest hospitalization of his papacy.

The statement also said the Holy Father “continues to be alert and well oriented” and is still receiving oxygen therapy “at ...