A new pope is chosen when the incumbent dies or resigns. Pope Benedict XVI was the firs ever pope to resign in 2013 in around ...

Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition.

The Pope has been battling pneumonia and a complex lung infection for weeks. He is also suffering from early-stage kidney ...

Pope Francis is resting as his health condition is considered critical, after having suffered a respiratory crisis during the ...