The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...

The pope has spent nine nights at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, receiving treatment for pneumonia and other health complications.

Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, is in a good mood after a peaceful night, the Vatican and a source said Monday, amid global concern over the pontiff' ...

Vatican officials announced on Sunday that Pope Francis is currently suffering from "mild renal insufficiency" amid his ...

A legislative gap in the Vatican's laws leaves Pope Francis in charge despite his severe illness. An initiative to rectify ...

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

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

Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition due to pneumonia. If he passes away, the Vatican will follow a structured ...

Vatican City: While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transition of power when a pope dies or resigns, ...

ROME -- Pope Francis is "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican press office ...

It comes after an update released yesterday said the Pontiff, 88, remained in a "critical" condition but has not presented ...

Prayers continue for Pope Francis as he battles double pneumonia. According to the Vatican, the pope remains in critical ...