Following the death of a pope, or in rare cases of resignation such as with Pope Benedict XVI, the Vatican convenes a papal ...
A bishop removed from his diocese by Pope Francis is "grateful" for everyone who has prayed for the pope amid his ongoing ...
The Vatican reported Friday that he experienced sudden breathing problems that required “non-invasive mechanical ventilation” ...
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
A special meeting of Cardinals has reportedly been scheduled, though the Vatican denies that it is linked to any announcement ...
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after ...
Pope Francis issued a new message from the hospital as Vatican officials begged him to let his voice be heard after ...
Pope Benedict XVI officially stepped down as leader of the Roman Catholic Church, citing a "lack of strength of mind and body ...
Pope Francis plans to convene a consistory, which is a meeting of cardinals, at the Vatican. There would be nothing unusual ...
The Pope has previously stated that the papacy is ‘for life’, though he hasn’t entirely ruled out resignation, acknowledging ...