Worry over Pope Francis' health has fueled speculation as to who could replace the pontiff if his condition worsens.

Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement", the ...

The 88-year-old Francis, suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, hadn’t had any more respiratory crises, officials said.

Irish Catholic bishops have said they are continuing to pray for the health of Pope Francis as he remains seriously ill in ...

Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition. He ...

Pope Francis still critical but shows ‘slight improvement’, Vatican update claims - The Pope had resumed work in the ...

Pope Francis was admitted to hospital in Rome on February 14 with breathing difficulties and his clinical picture has been ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ condition remained “critical” the evening of Feb. 23, his doctors said, with blood tests ...

On his tenth day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for treatment of a complex respiratory infection and bilateral pneumonia, Pope ...