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

A new pope is chosen when the incumbent dies or resigns. Pope Benedict XVI was the firs ever pope to resign in 2013 in around ...

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

Pope Francis was resting Monday morning after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung ...

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a “good” night in hospital, slept and is resting, the ...

Pope Francis, in hospital in a critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, passed a good night and was resting, the ...

Pope Francis is "resting" in hospital and the night "went well", the Vatican has said in its latest update. It comes after ...

Several actors from the 'Conclave' movie paid their respects to Pope Francis who is currently in critical condition.

Pope Francis who is currently receiving treatment for double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital had a quiet night, the ...

The outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture went to Conclave, fronted by British actor Ralph Fiennes.