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

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

Prayers for Pope Francis, meanwhile, poured in from around the world, from his native Argentina to the seat of Sunni Islam in ...

Pope Francis is now in critical condition. This article outlines the stages that will occur if Pope Francis passes away.

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