While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...

The pope slept and is resting," the Vatican statement said. The Vatican had said late Sunday his condition remains critical ...

Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.

The Holy See Press Office on Monday disclosed that Pope Francis had a restful tenth night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is ...