Francis' age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is ...

Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Francis' good health as the Vatican has reported the pontiff's is in a ...

The message, centered on selfless service and forgiveness, emphasized three fundamental aspects of diaconal ministry: ...

Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is sick? - Nothing has changed in his status, role or power since Francis was ...

The Pope's condition remains critical as the Vatican issued a statement after the Pontiff spent his ninth consecutive night ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition after suffering a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday, the Vatican ...

Cardinal Farrell, Dallas' former bishop, oversees Vatican affairs as Camerlengo following Pope Francis' health crisis.

As Pope Francis is in critical condition with an asthmatic respiratory crisis, Catholic communities worldwide and in Phoenix ...

Mourning, Transition, and the Election of a New Pope The death of a pope marks the beginning of a solemn and deeply symbolic ...

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