The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...

The death of a pope triggers a series of ancient traditions, some dating back to the Roman Empire. Here’s what would unfold ...

Pope Francis is "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican press office said.

What happens when a pope is incapacitated? Is he still pope? Pope Francis' age and prolonged illness have raised questions ...

The pope has spent nine nights at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, receiving treatment for pneumonia and other health complications.

Pope Francis, the current head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, is currently under critical ...

While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...

Vatican City: While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transition of power when a pope dies or resigns, ...

“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” ...

Pope Francis's condition "remains critical" on his tenth day in hospital Sunday, the Vatican said, as Catholics around the ...

Under Catholic canon law, the pope holds several key titles, including the successor of the Apostle Peter, the head of the ...

Catholics around the world including at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Carmichael are praying for Pope Francis as he ...