Pope Benedict XVI officially stepped down as leader of the Roman Catholic Church, citing a "lack of strength of mind and body ...

A bishop removed from his diocese by Pope Francis is "grateful" for everyone who has prayed for the pope amid his ongoing ...

Pope Benedict XVI left his seat as the head of Roman Catholic church. He cited health reasons, noting that he was no longer ...

An old video which was recorded in 2024 showed the pontiff, Pope Francis responding to a question on weather he would ...

The Vatican reported Friday that he experienced sudden breathing problems that required “non-invasive mechanical ventilation” ...

Over the weekend, the Vatican announced serious complications in the recovery of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff, who ...

A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before ...

Pope Francis, 88, is fully aware of his health limitations but is "passionate" about serving until his death, one expert says ...

A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is ...

Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.

A special meeting of Cardinals has reportedly been scheduled, though the Vatican denies that it is linked to any announcement ...

Pope Emeritus Benedict stepped down from the papacy, making him the first one to take such a step in six centuries. This ...