Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has held his title for 12 years. What to know about the Jesuit.

Vatican officials announced on Sunday that Pope Francis is currently suffering from "mild renal insufficiency" amid his ...

The pope has suffered from pneumonia in both lungs and experienced a “long asthmatic respiratory crisis” over the weekend.

Pope Francis' doctors "are prudently maintaining their cautious prognosis" as the pontiff's condition of respiratory and ...

Global media outlets, including CNN, CBS and NBC, are getting ready to descend upon Rome and Vatican City following reports ...

A critically ill Pope Francis, battling pneumonia in both lungs, slept well, the Vatican said Tuesday after earlier reporting ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, presided over the rosary prayer in St. Peter’s Square, Feb. 24.

On Monday evening, doctors said he remained in critical condition with double pneumonia but reported a “slight improvement” ...

Pope Francis was well enough to meet in the hospital with the Vatican secretary of state and his deputy to approve new ...

Pope Francis slept well during his tenth night in hospital in Rome where he is in a critical condition and being treated for ...

In light of his current health struggles, it may be an opportune time for Pope Francis to clarify his position on Israel, ...

The Vatican announced Monday that cardinals will lead a nightly rosary in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ recovery, with ...