Amid ongoing health issues facing Pope Francis, here is the process by the Vatican when a pontiff passes away.

On the occasion of the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, scheduled for Oct. 11–12, the original statue of Our Lady of Fátima ...

Liturgical ceremonies must accompany the faithful in prayer and avoid "unnecessary pomp," he wrote in a message to ...

There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to ...

Pope Francis experienced an isolated bronchial spasm resulting in a temporary setback in his hospitalization treatment for ...

Despite several days of slight improvement in his overall clinical status, Pope Francis Friday suffered what doctors ...

The Vatican says the "criticality" of Pope Francis health condition "has subsided for the moment," but he's still ...

Pope Francis’s battle with double pneumonia is the most serious health complication the pontiff has suffered from since ...

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Subramoney Iyer, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide made or ...

Pope Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but doctors said Wednesday his prognosis is ...

The faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Boston, both clergy and laity, were praying for the health of Pope Francis as he ...