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

The Vatican says Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with ...

Pope Francis "rested well" throughout the night and remained in a slightly improved condition on Tuesday morning as he ...

For the latest news view our story for Tuesday, Feb. 25. Pope Francis showed "slight improvement" Monday and has ...

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Francis is continuing his therapy for bronchitis and pneumonia, but the Vatican provided no indication of when he might be ...

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

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square on a chilly, rainy evening to pray for an ailing Pope Francis.

Reports of Pope Francis' critical health condition have put global media outlets including CNN, CBS and NBC, in high gear to ...