His age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is transferred and under what circumstances.

Pope Francis purportedly shared a written message from his hospital bed while remaining in critical condition and continuing ...

Pope Francis, currently hospitalized in Rome with double pneumonia, has called on the worldwide Catholic community of 1.4 ...

The update comes after the Pope was reported to be in critical condition as he battles double pneumonia at the Gemelli ...

Pope Francis, 88, remains in critical condition with double pneumonia despite having a “tranquil” night, the Vatican said. He ...