Secret conclaves amongst Rome's cardinals aiming to determine the Pope's successor had reportedly begun well before his ...

Pope Francis is fighting for his life as his pneumonia battle continues, these are the men who are most likely to replace him ...

The Pope is resting in hospital after a "tranquil" night, the Vatican says, as he thanks doctors and supporters in a written ...

Francis's continued hospitalisation has sparked huge concern about his health but also speculation about whether he might step down.

More clinical tests were being performed on the 88-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man.

Pope Francis spent his 10th day in hospital Sunday as Catholics around the world prayed for his recovery, the day after the ...

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday."The night passed peacefully. The Pope rested," the ...

Francis, 88, has been hospitalized since Feb. 14. He is battling a respiratory infection and pneumonia in both lungs.

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

The Vatican said that Pope Francis was in critical condition following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while he was ...