A new pope is chosen when the incumbent dies or resigns. Pope Benedict XVI was the firs ever pope to resign in 2013 in around ...

Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition.

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a “good” night in hospital, slept and is resting, the ...

Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he continues to battle double pneumonia and a lung infection, with doctors ...

Monday marks Francis’ 10th day in the hospital, making this equal to the longest hospitalization of his papacy.

Pope Francis who is currently receiving treatment for double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital had a quiet night, the ...

Pope Francis, in hospital in a critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, passed a good night and was resting, the ...

Pope Francis is "resting" in hospital and the night "went well", the Vatican has said in its latest update. It comes after ...

The Holy See has announced that blood tests showed early signs of kidney failure in Pope Francis, who has been in hospital ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting after a quiet night. Monday is the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex ...

Pope Francis is not “in danger of death”, but he’s also not fully “out of danger”, members of his medical team have said. ..