While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious. And there are no specific norms ...

After casting their votes, the ballots are methodically opened by three appointed "scrutineers," who tally the names and ...

Pope Francis, 88, continues to be in critical condition after suffering a respiratory attack, the Vatican said Saturday.

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

The Vatican announced Feb. 22 that Pope Francis , 88, had been diagnosed with double pneumonia and was in critical condition in a Rome hospital.

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