Who could be the next Pope? The cardinals who might succeed Francis
Following the death of a pope, or in rare cases of resignation such as with Pope Benedict XVI, the Vatican convenes a papal ...
As Francis Lingers in Critical Condition, an Anxious Wait Intensifies
Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...
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Faithful unite in St. Peter's Square praying for pope's health
Entrusting the pope "to the powerful intercession of most holy Mary," the cardinal said, "may she sustain him in this time of ...
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Update: Pope Francis’ doctors do not note any improvement in daily medical report
Pope Francis remains in “critical but stationary” condition, according to the medical report released by the Vatican this ...
Vatican says Pope Francis remains critical but stable as he works from hospital
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in critical but stable condition Tuesday, with his blood parameters remaining stable as he ...
Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and ...
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Who will succeed Pope Francis? Top Cardinals in the running as health concerns grow
As Pope Francis remains hospitalized, speculation intensifies over who could be the next leader of the Catholic Church ...
Pope Francis' health unchanged, but he "slept well" as thousands pray in a rainy St. Peter's Square
Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square on a chilly, rainy evening to pray for an ailing Pope Francis.
Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health
The 88-year-old Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in critical condition despite showing a slight improvement ...
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Pope met Parolin, Pena Parra at Gemelli
Pope Francis on Monday received a visit from Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the Substitute for ...