Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square on a chilly, rainy evening to pray for an ailing Pope Francis.

ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis "rested well, all night long" in the hospital, Vatican officials said in a brief update on Tuesday morning. Francis, 88, has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli ...

Pope Francis remains hospitalized with a severe lung infection, but while clear procedures exist for the resignation or death ...

The pontiff's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, according to doctors.

Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas and updates on Pope Francis’ health ...

What happens when a pope is not able to perform his duties? Well, the position merely remains vacant. @virtuallyshreya finds ...

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Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition. He ...

Thousands gathered in the rain to recite the Rosary, echoing similar vigils held during the final days of Pope John Paul II. However, the atmosphere was one of hope rather than mourning, with ...

Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a “slight improvement”, the ...

THE Pope wrote his resignation letter 12 years ago in case he became too ill to fulfil the holy role as he remains in a ...