The women, who were mainly from Venezuela and Colombia, were told they would be working in the beauty or cleaning sectors, ...

His age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is transferred and under what circumstances.

Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Francis' good health as the Vatican has reported the pontiff's is in a ...

There’s no sign that Pope Francis is considering resigning one week after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia and a ...

Pope Francis spent his tenth day in hospital Sunday as Catholics around the world prayed for his recovery, the day after the ...

While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...

Vatican sources said Sunday the Pope was still receiving oxygen through a tube tucked into his nose..Pope Francis, Vatican ...

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