The death of a sitting pope initiates a profound period of mourning and transition within the Roman Catholic Church, marked ...

A first-person written message from Pope Francis was shared Sunday as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church continues his ...

The pontiff, 88, has been hospitalized for a week and a half and is receiving treatment for a complex respiratory infection.

The announcement on Saturday evening indicated that Francis’ medical condition had become more complicated since an update ...

Pope Francis was placed in “critical condition” on Saturday, the Vatican said, just four days after the religious leader ...

The Pope has passed a “peaceful” night in hospital, the Vatican said after describing his condition as “critical” on Saturday ...

Pope Francis, who is battling double pneumonia in hospital, had a "tranquil" night and rested, the Vatican said on Sunday. It ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition for a second day even though he didn’t experience further respiratory crises, the Vatican said in a statement.

The Vatican reports that Pope Francis is in critical condition after experiencing a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis ...

Pope Francis is fighting for his life as his pneumonia battle continues, these are the men who are most likely to replace him in the Vatican ...

The Pope's condition remains critical as the Vatican issued a statement after the Pontiff spent his ninth consecutive night ...

The beloved religious institution is now the Basilica of St. Edward, just as church officials begin to plan a centenary ...