Pope Francis remains hospitalized with a severe lung infection, but while clear procedures exist for the resignation or death ...
Vatican officials announced on Sunday that Pope Francis is currently suffering from "mild renal insufficiency" amid his ...
The 88-year-old pontiff is still receiving oxygen therapy through his nose, though at a slightly reduced flow and ...
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...
Reports of Pope Francis' critical health condition have put global media outlets including CNN, CBS and NBC, in high gear to ...
The chaplain of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis remains hospitalized, has called for faith and prayer, ...
“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” ...
After a pope's death, the College of Cardinals have 20 days to elect a new pontiff, though they typically will do so within ...
Pope Francis remained in critical condition as the Vatican called senior church officials in Rome to a special saying of the ...
The Holy See Press Office on Monday disclosed that Pope Francis had a restful tenth night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is ...
The Vatican announced on Monday that it will hold a rosary for Pope Francis's health in the evening in St. Peter's Square.