Prominent among candidates to succeed Pope Francis is Hungary’s primate, Cardinal Peter Erdo. His potential election raises questions about both...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to...

Doctors say Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger but will remain in hospital for several more days. The 88-year-old pope has been hospitalized...

The pontiff remained alert, oriented and cooperated with medical personnel, according to the Vatican but his prognosis remained guarded.

As he begins his fourth week in a Rome hospital, Pope Francis is showing a "gradual" improvement, the Vatican said. However, his health is still...

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis is in a stable condition as he fights double pneumonia in hospital for the 17th day, and is resting having had a...

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis is showing a "good response" to his treatment in hospital for double pneumonia and his overall condition is...