World: With Pope Francis' health declining, attention has turned to potential successors. Here are some of the leading candidates based on public reports.

Who could be the next pontiff? Here's the list of potential successors

Pope Francis's health condition is improving, and doctors no longer fear for his life, the Vatican announced Monday, stating the 88-year-old pontiff could be discharged within days. watch this report for more details!

Pope Francis' condition improves, doctors claim 'no imminent danger to life'

Pope Francis, who is responding well to treatment for pneumonia, thanked his doctors and health care workers as he missed delivering a fourth straight Angelus prayer in person. Watch this report for more details!

Ailing Pope thanks doctors and healthcare workers as condition improves

Pope Francis thanks medical staff for 'tender' care

World: Pope Francis has experienced several bouts of ill health over the last two years and is prone to lung infections because he had pleurisy as a young adult and had part of one lung removed.

Pope had two fresh episodes of ‘acute respiratory failure’, says Vatican

Pope Francis's condition was stable on Sunday, the Vatican said on his 17th day in hospital, while adding that the 88-year-old's prognosis was "reserved". Watch in for more details!

Pope Francis' condition is 'stable', no longer needs ventilation: Vatican

Reports say all is not well in the Vatican on the financial front. Prior to his being hospitalised, the Pope faced signficant resistance from cardinals regarding his proposals to address the Vatican's financial struggles.

Pope Francis' financial woes continue to mount

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering and hope for his recovery. Watch this report for more details!

Hundreds of faithful pray at St Peter's Square for Pope Francis' health

Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, was showing signs of "slight improvement", the Vatican said Monday, while cautioning that doctors would not offer a prognosis. Watch this report for more details!

Pope Francis critical but showing ‘slight improvement’: Vatican

The Vatican reports Pope Francis is in critical condition due to an asthma-like respiratory crisis requiring high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions. Watch this report for more details!

Pope Francis in critical condition after health deteriorates, Vatican says

Pope Francis could resign over ill health says Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi. He described the pope’s condition as complex, but not critical. Watch this report for more details!

Cardinals say Pope Francis could resign if health worsens

Pope Francis could resign over ill health: Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi

World: The 88-year-old was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital last Friday with bronchitis, but it later developed into pneumonia in both lungs, sparking widespread alarm.

Pope Francis health update: Pontiff 'sitting up, eating' on seventh day in hospital

Pope Francis, sitting in his wheelchair, washed and kissed the feet of 12 women prisoners as part of a traditional ritual ahead of Easter on Thursday (Mar 28). To perform the ritual the pontiff travelled to Rome's Rebibbia prison which is located in a run-down area on Rome's outskirts.

Pope Francis, on wheelchair, washes and kisses feet of female prisoners in ritual ahead of Easter

Pope Francis, who is still battling a cold, limited his speaking during a weekly audience in St Peter's Square on Wednesday. Instead, he opted to have an aide read his prepared text.

Pope Francis, battling flu, struggles to sit in Popemobile, limits speech at gathering

Pope Francis, who has been suffering from the flu, asked an aide to read out his prepared speech at a conference in the Vatican, saying he has not yet fully recovered. Watch in for more details!

Pope fails to read to the audience; Asks his aide to read instead

Pope Francis went to Rome’s Gemelli hospital for a brief check-up on Tuesday and has returned to the Vatican, the Holy See’s press office said in a statement.

Pope Francis returns to Vatican City after hospital check-up

Pope Francis returned to his duties on Saturday after taking a day off due to a fever. The 86-year-old pontiff, who was hospitalised for bronchitis about two months ago, had a busy schedule of private audiences planned for the day, said the Vatican.

Pope Francis returns to duties following day off due to fever and exhaustion

Pope Francis on Friday could not attend his Friday meetings as he was down with a fever after a hectic day, a Vatican spokesperson said. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, widely considered the Vatican No.

Pope Francis down with fever after exhaustion, skips all scheduled Friday meetings

Pope Francis has revealed that back in 2013 when a papal conclave elected him he had also signed a letter of resignation. As per Reuters, the reason behind this was so that the letter could be used if "someday" due to severe and permanent health problems he is unable to carry out his duties.

Pope Francis reveals he has signed a letter of resignation that goes into force in case of bad health

Pope Francis, struggling with leg pain, on Sunday said countries should always help those trying to survive "amidst the waves of the sea" as he wrapped up a trip to one of the Mediterranean countries at the heart of Europe's migration debate.

Pope struggles with leg pain on Malta trip, defends migrants

Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since major intestinal surgery last week. The 84-years-old Pope stepped out from his hospital balcony and stood there for 10 minutes greeting his well-wishers.

Pope Francis makes first appearance since intestinal surgery

The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis is doing well after the intestinal surgery after the 84-year-old pontiff was hospitalised for the first time since his election in 2013.

Vatican: Pope Francis is 'doing well' after intestinal surgery

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Who could be the next pontiff? Here's the list of potential successors