Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...
Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.
In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of conversion ...
Despite his hospital stay, Pope Francis remains in charge of the Catholic Church. But what if his health continues to decline ...
Senior Italian Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco said Tuesday that Pope Francis's current health problems do not warrant talk of him ...
Renowned Korean War military chaplain and Kansas native Emil Joseph Kapaun was declared “venerable” by Pope Francis on ...
On Monday evening, doctors said he remained in critical condition with double pneumonia but reported a “slight improvement” ...