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

Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.

Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.

The film by Edward Berger, based on the novel by Robert Harris, follows Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), as he leads ...

Beyond mere social media success, Pope Crave is publishing a digital fan zine that has already raised an estimated $45,000 ...

As Catholics around the world pray for Pope Francis to recover from health ailments that have left the 88-year-old pontiff in ...

Cardinals to gather for the papal conclave as the world awaits the next Pope, 4 of whom are from India(REUTERS) As Pope Francis remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, discussions about ...

Pope Francis marked World Day of Peace with a Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on January 1, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli Many people are aware that Popes are traditionally elected for life ...

The cast of “Conclave” is praying for Pope Francis. The film’s stars Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow and Sergio Castellitto sent well wishes to the 88-year-old sovereign ...

As Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, the events of “Conclave” have never felt more timely. The cast of the movie, who took home the top honor of best film ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday after a "peaceful" night following a "respiratory crisis" in a Rome hospital where he was being treated for double pneumonia, the Vatican press ...