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

The Vatican released an update on Pope Francis, saying he remains in critical condition as he's being treated for double ...

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with speculation now rising over what could happen next for both him and the seat he holds.

“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” ...

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POPE FRANCIS - The Vatican issued a statement about the clinical condition of the Roman Pontiff who is still in a critical state now.

The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte called on the faithful to pray for Pope Francis during a service in Mint Hill ...

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who served as Bishop of the Dallas Catholic Diocese from 2007 to 2016, would hold an important role in selecting a new pope, if needed.

For Catholics around the world, Pope Francis’s ongoing health battle is top of mind on this church Sunday. The Vatican says ...

The Vatican said today Pope Francis remains in “critical” condition. And we are learning new information about his kidney ...

Pope Francis is thanking Catholics around the world for their prayers as he continues battling double pneumonia in a Rome ...

Francis, 88, has been hospitalized since Feb. 14. He is battling a respiratory infection and pneumonia in both lungs.