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

COMMENTARY: The film’s prescription for a future pope coincides with the current Pope’s autobiographical reflections. Why ...

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

VATICAN CITY ... O’Malley voted in the 2013 conclave that elected Francis pope and is one of his closest allies. He said he and his brother cardinals were well aware that millions of ...

The cast of “Conclave” is praying for Pope Francis ... In a Sunday update, the Vatican said Pope Francis is still in critical condition and has a kidney issue that is “currently under ...

Both the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano ... O’Malley voted in the 2013 conclave that elected Francis pope and is one of his closest allies. He said he and his brother cardinals were ...

If and when Pope Francis is unable to continue or fulfill his papal duties, a new pontiff will be selected through the traditional conclave process. After a pope dies or, in rare cases ...