After casting their votes, the ballots are methodically opened by three appointed "scrutineers," who tally the names and ...

Pope Francis, 88, continues to be in critical condition after suffering a respiratory attack, the Vatican said Saturday.

While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious.

Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...

The Vatican announced Feb. 22 that Pope Francis , 88, had been diagnosed with double pneumonia and was in critical condition in a Rome hospital.

Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen on Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...

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

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

There’s no sign that Pope Francis is considering resigning one week after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia and a ...