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

What pontiff is next in line to head the Catholic Church? Pope Francis remains in critical condition, says Vatican. Here's ...

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

ROME — Pope Francis was resting Monday morning after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung ...

Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime has had to resign in order to take up his new duties in the Vatican Curia at the request of ...

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

Over the past century, Catholic leaders have wrestled with how much to embrace new forms of communication technology.

Reports of Pope Francis' critical health condition have put global media outlets including CNN, CBS and NBC, in high gear to ...

Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition.