The 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on 14 February with breathing ...

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

The pope slept and is resting," the Vatican statement said. The Vatican had said late Sunday his condition remains critical ...

Pope Francis, 88, is receiving treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital following serious lung problems, fueling conjectures ...

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow for ritual mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...

The Vatican on Monday announced the start of nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square, and invited Romans and others to join in, as the 88-year-old pontiff ba ...