The pope's age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is ...

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, according to the Vatican, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure ...

Though the pope remained critical on Sunday, he “presented no further respiratory crisis” the Vatican said. Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he receives treatment for double pneumonia and ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition for a second day even though he didn’t experience further respiratory crises, the ...

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said earlier Sunday, adding that his night "passed peacefully." ...

Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Francis' good health as the Vatican has reported the pontiff's is in a ...

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

The Vatican has issued a health update on Pope Francis. Pope Francis is in a critical condition after he suffered a long ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition on Sunday and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert, the ...

The leader of the Catholic Church, who has chronic lung disease and is prone to respiratory illness in winter, was admitted ...

But he remains alert and “well-oriented”, and attended Mass, says Vatican as 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a ...

The Vatican statement this evening said Francis hadn't had any more "respiratory crises" since Saturday night. However, a problem with his kidneys has emerged, with blood tests showing "an initial, ...