Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.

The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Francis had appointed Archbishop Emilio Nappa and layman Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi to ...

Entrusting the pope "to the powerful intercession of most holy Mary," the cardinal said, "may she sustain him in this time of ...

The Vatican's Tuesday noon bulletin announced that Francis had approved decrees for two new saints and five people for ...

Despite his hospital stay, Pope Francis remains in charge of the Catholic Church. But what if his health continues to decline ...

Candles and flowers for Pope Francis are seen at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, 25 February, 2025 ...

Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis, hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with the Vatican ...

Pope Francis "rested well throughout the night" in the hospital, the Vatican says, and even met with Vatican officials to sign several documents linked to sainthood designations on Monday.

Pope Francis "rested well" during his 11th night in hospital in Rome, the Holy See said on Tuesday. Despite a slightly ...