Pope Francis is fighting for his life as his pneumonia battle continues, these are the men who are most likely to replace him ...

More clinical tests were being performed on the 88-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man.

Pope Francis spent his 10th day in hospital Sunday as Catholics around the world prayed for his recovery, the day after the ...

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday."The night passed peacefully. The Pope rested," the ...

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

Francis, 88, has been hospitalized since Feb. 14. He is battling a respiratory infection and pneumonia in both lungs.

The Vatican said that Pope Francis was in critical condition following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while he was ...