ROME – Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complicated lung infection, rested well during a peaceful night following a ...

The Vatican has laws to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but they don't apply if he is sick.

Pope Francis has asked Catholics to pray for him, as he continues to receive treatment in hospital for double pneumonia. The ...

Pope Francis had a "peaceful" night and was rested, the Vatican said, after revealing on Saturday that his condition continues to be "critical".

The Vatican has provided a health update on Pope Francis following his admittance to hospital for double pneumonia and ...

Pope Francis rested and had a peaceful night, the Vatican said on Sunday morning, after he suffered a respiratory crisis the day before in an apparent setback in his week-long battle with pneumonia.

Pope Francis remained in critical condition after suffering a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday, the Vatican ...

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

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said Sunday, adding that his night “passed peacefully.” ...

The 88-year-old pope received high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles a complex lung infection.