Even though Francis is the bishop of Rome, no explicit provision exists for the pope if he similarly becomes “impeded.” Canon 335 declares simply that when the Holy See is “vacant or entirely impeded, ...

The Vatican says had a tranquil night but is still battling double pneumonia.

Majority of Catholic churches in Kenya, Vatican and beyond took a moment Sunday to pray for Pope Francis, who has been ailing ...

Pope Francis has thanked supporters after having a ‘tranquil night’ of rest in hospital. The Pontiff is currently in hospital ...

Francis remained in critical condition and was receiving high-flow oxygen on Feb. 23 after he "experienced an asthma-like ...