Francis' age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is ...

“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” ...

The Holy See reported that Pope Francis' condition is critical after he suffered a prolonged respiratory crisis on Saturday.

Pope Francis, who is currently in hospital with pneumonia, spent a quiet night after having suffered an asthma attack, the ...

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said earlier Sunday, adding that his night "passed peacefully." ...

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday."The night passed peacefully. The Pope rested," the ...

The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like ...

The pontiff's condition “remains critical,” the Holy See Press Office says in a statement issued Sunday evening.

Pope Francis's condition "remains critical", the Vatican said Sunday on his 10th day in hospital as Catholics around the ...