Worry over Pope Francis' health has fueled speculation as to who could replace the pontiff if his condition worsens.

The Vatican No. 2, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, is to lead the first prayer on Monday evening. Francis, who has double pneumonia ...

Global media outlets, including CNN, CBS and NBC, are getting ready to descend upon Rome and Vatican City following reports ...

Pope Francis’ hospital stay is raising obvious questions about what happens if he loses consciousness for a prolonged period, ...

Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, was conscious and “not in pain” Monday, the ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his ...

The morning after Pope Francis' doctors said that he remained in "critical" condition and showed initial signs of renal insufficiency, the Vatican press office said the pope was in "good spirits" and ...

Pope Francis is in critical condition with a complex lung infection and anemia, receiving treatment in a Rome hospital.

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert ...

ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis was "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican ...