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

Pope Francis is continuing his slow recovery from double pneumonia and beating back speculation of an imminent death, ...

Despite his hospitalization, the pope has maintained a degree of governance and authorized the appointment of four new ...

Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and ...

The Vatican said the 88-year-old pope once again slept well during the night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital and was resting ...

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

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...

Pope Francis was a frequent visitor to Rome long before he became pope. ROME — Pope Francis was a frequent visitor to Rome ...

On Tuesday night, the faithful from Francis’ homeland gathered in the Argentine church of Rome for a special Mass presided ...

The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition after a long asthmatic respiratory crisis. The ...

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