Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is ...
For the latest news, view USA TODAY's story on the pope for Wednesday, Feb. 25. Pope Francis remained in ...
Since learning of the Pope’s critical condition, students at John Paul II have offered up their daily prayers.
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for 12 days, "continues to show signs of improvement, with his kidney issues ...
Local faith leaders are guiding Catholic worshippers through uncertainty as Pope Francis’ health remains tenuous.
So how does God judge popes? It cannot be an easy examination, for Christ tells us that much will be demanded from those to ...