Pope Benedict XVI ’s resignation in 2013 marked a historic moment for the Catholic Church, making him the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to step down (the last was Gregory XII in 1415).
Canon law states that a pope can resign, but it stipulates that the papal resignation must be “made freely and properly ...
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
The Vatican has set in motion nightly prayers for Pope Francis in the hope that he might recover and get back to leading the Catholic Church.