Pope Francis remains in critical condition, blood tests show early kidney failure but he is alert and 'well oriented.

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

The College of Cardinals is responsible for electing the new pope, and while openly campaigning for the role would get a ...

The Pope is resting in hospital after a "tranquil" night, the Vatican says, as he thanks doctors and supporters in a written ...

Francis's continued hospitalisation has sparked huge concern about his health but also speculation about whether he might step down.

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 ...

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 ...