What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...
Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Vatican confirm pontiff 'resumes some work' and is showing 'slight improvement' but remains in a critical condition
Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2 over candidates for sainthood
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis, hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with the Vatican ...
Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Pontiff approves sainthood from hospital despite his critical condition - as Vatican confirms his 'prognosis remains guarded'
Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
The audience, which occurred Monday, signaled that the machinery of the Vatican was still grinding on and looking ahead even with Francis, 88, hospitalized and doctors warning his prognosis is guarded ...
Pope’s health crisis sparks prayers from thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square
Thousands of people have gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his ...
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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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First Venezuelan saint: Pope Francis approves canonization of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández
The reason for the visit was announced today: The Holy Father authorized the decrees designating five persons as servants of ...
Cardinal presides over Rosary Prayer in St Peter’s Square for Pope Francis
At the same square where Francis blessed the people on his first day as Pope, hundreds gathered for a second night of rosary ...
Were ancient ‘nailed heads’ symbols of intimidation or respect? New study offers clues
Experts debated the meaning of these violent-looking skulls from northern Spain for years, “but these hypotheses have not been tested” — until now.
Pope carries out duties from hospital as he meets Vatican officials
Pope Francis has met leading Vatican officials in hospital as he continues his recovery from pneumonia in both lungs.
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Faithful unite in St. Peter’s Square praying for Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY — A light drizzle finally let up as hundreds of faithful headed to St. Peter's Square to pray the rosary for ...