“Popes are very important figures,” said Michael W. Higgins (no relation), author of the biography of Pope Francis, “The ...

Pope Francis’ hospital stay is raising obvious questions about what happens if he loses consciousness for a prolonged period, ...

Worry over Pope Francis' health has fueled speculation as to who could replace the pontiff if his condition worsens.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. joined the global Catholic community in offering prayers for Pope Francis who ...

Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, was conscious and "not in pain" Monday, the ...

The Vatican No. 2, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, is to lead the first prayer on Monday evening. Francis, who has double pneumonia ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, remains in critical condition and is showing signs of ...

Boston parishioners hold a mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross to pray for Pope Francis's recovery amid health concerns.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his ...

Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime has had to resign in order to take up his new duties in the Vatican Curia at the request of ...

The papal thriller and the lead in Bob Dylan biopic, "A Complete Unknown," were surprise winners on Sunday, adding a few ...