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

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

The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has demonstrated the process by which a pope might step down and be replaced.

Pope Francis remained in critical but stable condition Tuesday, with his blood parameters remaining stable as he works from ...

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

Here’s a look at Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s life. Personal Birth date: April 16, 1927 Death date: December 31, 2022 Birth ...

Served as chief theological adviser to Pope John Paul II. As dean of the College of Cardinals, it was his duty to call the cardinals to Rome for conclave ... papacy in 1978. Benedict also visits ...

Such questions would have been unheard of prior to 2013, when Pope Benedict XVI resigned ... As Francis continued his hospitalization in Rome on Sunday, he shared a message thanking those who ...