Worry over Pope Francis' health has fueled speculation as to who could replace the pontiff if his condition worsens.

The pope has been hospitalized for over a week at Rome's Gemelli Hospital in critical condition for a respiratory infection.

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

ROME -- Pope Francis is "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican press office said. "The night passed well, the Pope slept and is resting," the office ...

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Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a “slight improvement”, the ...

Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, was showing signs of "slight improvement", the Vatican said Monday, while cautioning that doctors would not offer a ...

Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition. He ...

The combination of health issues has kept the Pope from performing his public duties, including weekly prayers on Sundays, ...

Over the weekend the Vatican said the Holy Father had suffered a respiratory crisis and required a blood transfusion.

Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement", the ...

Pope Francis's health has slightly improved but he remains in a critical condition, the Vatican has said in a medical update.