Pope Francis remains hospitalized with a severe lung infection, but while clear procedures exist for the resignation or death ...
Pope Francis is in critical condition in a Rome hospital, 10 days after he sought out treatment for bronchitis. The ...
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 ...
Local Catholics are responding to news from the Vatican that the health of Pope Francis has declined to critical condition.