Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.

Catholic worshippers 'concerned' over Pope Francis' health. Worshippers from all over the world have come to the Vatican to ...

Canon law states that a pope can resign, but it stipulates that the papal resignation must be “made freely and properly ...

In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of conversion ...

Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.

The Vatican says that Pope Francis is showing signs of improvement, even though the Pontiff still remains in critical condition.

The Vatican's Tuesday noon bulletin announced that Francis had approved decrees for two new saints and five people for ...

Despite his hospital stay, Pope Francis remains in charge of the Catholic Church. But what if his health continues to decline ...

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, ...

The Archdiocese of Denver is offering prayers during Pope Francis’ prolonged hospitalization with double pneumonia.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis, hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with the Vatican ...