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

The morning after Pope Francis' doctors said that he remained in "critical" condition and showed initial signs of renal ...

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. joined the global Catholic community in offering prayers for Pope Francis who ...

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

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

The Vatican says Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, remains in critical condition and is showing signs of ...

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

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

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 ...

Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.