The Vatican says Pope Francis is in a critical condition after spending a week in hospital with respiratory issues. The 88-year-old pontiff has faced multiple health issues in recent years, raising ...

The Vatican's succession process to elect a new pope is one filled with ancient tradition and custom. Pope Frances has ...

ROME — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said.

When journalist Colm Flynn last saw Pope Francis, the Holy Father was “in good spirits” but visibly “struggling to catch his ...