Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure “which is currently under control,” the Vatican said Sunday, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles ...

“Popes are very important figures,” said Michael W. Higgins (no relation), author of the biography of Pope Francis, “The ...

The Vatican No. 2, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, is to lead the first prayer on Monday evening. Francis, who has double pneumonia ...

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

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

Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, was conscious and "not in pain" Monday, the ...

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 ...

Eamon Martin has joined colleagues in calling for prayers for Pope Francis, who remains critically ill with double pneumonia ...

Pope Francis is in critical condition with a complex lung infection and anemia, receiving treatment in a Rome hospital.

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert ...