Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14 after a case of bronchitis worsened; doctors later diagnosed a ...

Francis’ papacy has been historic. He embraced the marginalized in ways that no pope had done before. He not only deepened the Catholic Church’s commitment to the poor in its religious life but also ...

The Pope is suffering from kidney failure, pneumonia and an infection in both lungs after he was admitted to Rome's Gemelli ...

Pope Francis’ hospital stay is raising obvious questions about what happens if he loses consciousness for a prolonged period, ...

Pope Francis remains hospitalized with a severe lung infection, but while clear procedures exist for the resignation or death ...

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who served as Bishop of the Dallas Catholic Diocese from 2007 to 2016, would hold an important role in selecting a new pope, if needed.

Pope Francis revealed during a 2022 interview that he signed a letter of resignation to be used in case of health issues ...

At the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, and at parishes across Eastern Massachusetts, Catholics prayed for Pope Francis.

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