VATICAN CITY -- While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, ...

The pope is particularly prone to lung infections because he developed pleurisy as a young adult and had part of one lung ...

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 remains in critical condition, according to the Vatican, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure ...