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

Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Francis' good health as the Vatican has reported the pontiff's is in a ...

Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...

Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen on Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...

A critically ill patient is defined as someone who has an illness that is impairing the function of one or more vital organ ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis is still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen after doctors earlier said that the ...

The Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff's condition had slightly improved after he was admitted for double pneumonia, but is ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday after suffering a severe respiratory crisis this weekend.  He shared a message from the hospital.  Pope Francis shared a message on social media ...

The Vatican issued a medical update saying Pope Francis was "not out of danger." He was receiving "high-flow" oxygen.

Pope Francis had a quiet night in hospital, the Vatican said Sunday, the morning after revealing the 88-year-old was in a "critical" condition.The Holy See had late Saturday reported the alarming news ...

There’s no sign that Pope Francis is considering resigning one week after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia and a ...