The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Francis had appointed Archbishop Emilio Nappa and layman Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi to ...

Canon law states that a pope can resign, but it stipulates that the papal resignation must be “made freely and properly ...

Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic ...