Pope Francis, 88, is fully aware of his health limitations but is "passionate" about serving until his death, one expert says.

Pope Francis' health update was issued by the Vatican, which says he slept well. Meanwhile, a list of potential successors ...

Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and ...

Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the ...

A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is ...

People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the ...

Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's Secretary of State, visited Oslo January 17–18 to ordain Coadjutor Bishop Frederik Hansen for diocese in the Norwegian capital. During his stay ...

Blessed José Gregorio Hernández is known at the ‘doctor of the poor.’ Also to be canonized: Blessed Bartolo Longo. Additional ...

Pope Francis is on the mend, showing a slight improvement in his health, which has allowed him to welcome a visit from ...

Pope Francis was well enough Tuesday to meet with his No. 2 to approve new decrees for possible saints, even while still hospitalized in critical but stable condition for double pneumonia and ...

Pope Francis' "clinical condition remains critical but stable" and the "prognosis remains guarded," the Vatican's evening ...