For centuries, one of the biggest taboos at the Vatican was openly discussing the pope's health. As leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, the pope is a revered spiritual figure. Talking ...

Pope's health issues sparking theories about accuracy of Nostradamus' predictions. Experts are revisiting the predictions of the famous French astrologer and soothsayer, Michel de Nostredame ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday, with his blood parameters remaining stable and no new respiratory crises, as he worked from the hospital while battling ...

In an update this morning, the Vatican said that Pope Francis had "rested well all night". This follows yesterday's announcement that the Pope had shown signs of improvement, but remains in a ...

If a pope is incapacitated but still alive, there is no formal rule to replace him. Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he continues to battle double pneumonia and a lung infection ...

As Pope Francis remains in a 'critical condition' in hospital, some have speculated he may decide to renounce his position due to his poor health. The Pope is suffering from kidney failure ...

Pope Francis is in good spirits, eating normally and continuing to receive treatment, Vatican sources have said. Earlier on Monday morning, the Vatican issued a short statement saying the pontiff ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis “slept and is resting” while still in hospital after being admitted with pneumonia and a complex lung infection. The 88-year-old is now facing early stages of ...

The Vatican announced Monday that cardinals will lead a nightly rosary in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ recovery, with the first prayer service scheduled for 9 p.m. Rome time on Monday ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious. And there ...

As Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, the events of “Conclave” have never felt more timely. The cast of the movie, who took home the top honor of best film ...

Pope Francis is showing "a slight improvement" after spending his 11th day in hospital, the Vatican has said. In the latest daily update on his condition, issued on Monday evening, the Holy See said: ...