Rome — Pope Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but doctors say his prognosis is still "guarded," the Vatican said Wednesday. A CT chest scan taken ...

MANILA, Philippines—With Pope Francis still in critical condition, some may ask what happens when the Holy See becomes sede vacante after the resignation or death of a pope. Last Feb. 14 ...

Pope Francis remained in critical but stable condition on Wednesday morning and has suffered no new respiratory crises as he recovers from double pneumonia, doctors have said. The Vatican provided ...

Pope Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14. LONDON and ROME -- Pope Francis' health condition has shown slight improvement in the last 24 hours, according to the Vatican ...

But the possibility is anyone’s guess. Cardinals and other high-ranking clergy praying for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Wednesday evening.Credit... Supported by By ...

“Gandhi’s Scant Garb Bars Audience with Pope.” So read the headline of a New York Times report, from December 13, 1931, that the Vatican had cancelled a meeting between Pius XI and “the ...

When a pope dies, his death is officially confirmed by a Vatican doctor and the Camerlengo (Cardinal Chamberlain), who temporarily takes charge of the church’s administration. Historically ...

Pope's health issues sparking theories about accuracy of Nostradamus' predictions. Experts are revisiting the predictions of the famous French astrologer and soothsayer, Michel de Nostredame ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday after a "peaceful" night following a "respiratory crisis" in a Rome hospital where he was being treated for double pneumonia, the Vatican press ...

Vatican City — Pope Francis remained in critical but stable condition Tuesday evening, with his blood parameters remaining stable as he works from the hospital while battling double pneumonia ...

Pope Francis, hospitalized since February 14th, is in critical condition due to a respiratory crisis. If Pope Francis can no longer fulfill his duties, a conclave will be held to elect a new pope.

Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized in Rome due to a respiratory infection and pneumonia. The Vatican reports his condition as stable but doctors remain cautious. While any baptized Catholic ...