Questions and answers about the Pope’s situation remain one month into his hospital stay and given the precedent of Benedict ...

The history of the papacy is filled with unusual, dramatic events. From a pope put on trial after death to a resignation that ...

But the 88-year-old pope has spoken about the possibility of resignation, though his position has changed over time, ...

With Pope Francis' health concerns mounting, discussions within the Vatican suggest he may consider stepping down—an event ...

Pope Francis is "absolutely not" quitting due to his health, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said Monday.

No medical bulletin will be issued. The former Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected on the fifth ballot of the 2013 ...

Pope Francis remains in the hospital, having delegated many responsibilities due to his health. Despite discussing ...

The Vatican has yet to release any photos or videos of Francis since his admission. Last week, he recorded an audio message ...

March 13, 2025, marks Francis' 12th anniversary as pope. He holds the ninth longest papacy of the past 200 years.

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ROME — As he recovers from pneumonia in the hospital, Pope Francis has increasingly handed off his day-to-day responsibilities to cardinals as questions swirl about the near and long-term future ...