The latest Vatican statement shared on Wednesday morning said: "The Pope had a quiet night and is resting", 12 days after he ...

Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has demonstrated the process by which a pope might step down and be replaced.

Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

Who could be next in line to succeed Pope Francis? Speculation has been growing amid reports of the Pope’s critical illness.

Despite his hospital stay, Pope Francis remains in charge of the Catholic Church. But what if his health continues to decline ...