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

Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.

Pope Francis remains in critical condition but is stable and returned to work Tuesday evening, the Vatican announced.

The combination of health issues has kept the Pope from performing his public duties, including weekly prayers on Sundays, ...

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a quiet night in hospital and is resting, the Vatican said ...

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Pope Francis remains in “critical” but stable condition, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said on Tuesday, adding that the ...

Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...

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Reports of Pope Francis' critical health condition have put global media outlets including CNN, CBS and NBC, in high gear to ...

Pope Francis is resting as his health condition is considered critical, after having suffered a respiratory crisis during the ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition as Argentines and Romans gathered in the Eternal City to pray for his recovery from double pneumonia.