The Vatican described his condition as critical for the first time on Saturday, reporting that the 88-year-old Francis needed ...

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

Vatican officials said their prognosis for the 88-year-old pontiff remained "guarded". Read more at straitstimes.com.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis, who is battling double pneumonia in hospital, had a "tranquil" night and rested, the Vatican ...

Vatican City: Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he battles pneumonia in both lungs, with blood tests indicating ...

The death of a sitting pope initiates a profound period of mourning and transition within the Roman Catholic Church, marked ...

Visitors to the Vatican City react to the news of Pope Francis' health after the head of the catholic Church did not lead ...

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

ROME — Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert and ...

In a late update, the Vatican said Pope Francis hadn't had any more respiratory crises since Saturday night but was still ...