Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert and “well-oriented.” ...

Philadelphians are praying for Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in Rome with a a complex lung infection and other ...

The 88-year-old Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after a week-long battle with bronchitis worsened.

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

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