When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after spending two weeks in hospital battling pneumonia, the speculation in the Vatican is whether his successor Pope Francis might do the same.

Doctors have suggested Pope Francis has overcome the most critical phase of pneumonia after recovering from the infection for two weeks. Father Dave Dwyer says most Catholics are unlikely to call for the pope's resignation.

Pope Francis has reached the two-week mark in his recovery from pneumonia, with doctors indicating that he has passed the most critical phase of the infection. However, medical professionals remain cautious,

Pope Francis 'resting' after setback in pneumonia recovery, Vatican says - Doctors had put him on non-invasive mechanical ventilation on Friday after he had a coughing fit in which he inhaled vomit th

Pope Francis has faced a major setback in his recovery from double pneumonia after inhaling vomit during a severe coughing fit. Doctors at Rome’s Gemelli hospital placed him on noninvasive mechanical ventilation,