Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has held his title for 12 years. What to know about the Jesuit.
Pope Francis remains hospitalized with a severe lung infection, but while clear procedures exist for the resignation or death ...
Vatican officials announced on Sunday that Pope Francis is currently suffering from "mild renal insufficiency" amid his ...
Reports of Pope Francis' critical health condition have put global media outlets including CNN, CBS and NBC, in high gear to ...
After a pope's death, the College of Cardinals have 20 days to elect a new pontiff, though they typically will do so within ...
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...
Pope Francis, 88, is receiving treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital following serious lung problems, fueling conjectures ...
Pope Francis, 88, developed pneumonia in both lungs over the weekend and is expected to remain in hospital for the next few ...