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 struggles with health concerns, prompting discussions on potential successors and the Vaticans leadership future ...

Pope Francis is still on supplemental oxygen and blood tests revealed mild kidney failure, according to his doctors.

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

The papal thriller “Conclave” won best ensemble at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, a surprise twist that added one final ...

Pope Francis spent his tenth day in hospital Sunday as Catholics around the world prayed for his recovery, the day after the ...