Pope Francis appears to have an "early, mild renal insufficiency" as he remains hospitalized in critical condition, the Holy ...

The kidney ailment appears to be in an early stage, the Vatican said, adding that the pontiff is still receiving high flows ...

The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...

Pope Francis on Sunday was flooded with get-well cards and hand-drawn greetings from schoolchildren in Rome as the Holy ...

The statement also said the Holy Father “continues to be alert and well oriented” and is still receiving oxygen therapy “at ...

Pope Francis' age and prolonged illness have revived interest in how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is ...

The Holy Father has experienced ‘no further respiratory crisis’ since Saturday. Since his situation is ‘complex,’ the ...

Pope Francis, who is currently in hospital with pneumonia, spent a quiet night after having suffered an asthma attack, the ...

“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” ...

Pope Francis' condition remained "critical" on Sunday, but the pontiff hasn't experienced any more "respiratory crises" since ...