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

The Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis is currently hospitalized due to double pneumonia also known as bilateral pneumonia that ...

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

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday after suffering a severe respiratory crisis this weekend. He shared a ...

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

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 Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...

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