Pope Francis, 88, developed pneumonia in both lungs over the weekend and is expected to remain in hospital for the next few ...

While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...

Over the past century, Catholic leaders have wrestled with how much to embrace new forms of communication technology.

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

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

The morning after Pope Francis' doctors said that he remained in "critical" condition and showed initial signs of renal insufficiency, the Vatican press office said the pope was in "good spirits" and ...

The Pope's death is a carefully orchestrated event, with a set of procedures that must be followed before a new Pontiff is ...

The Vatican has announced the start of night-time prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St Peter’s Square as the ...