Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...
Watching an ailing pontiff: What could come next for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis’s battle with double pneumonia is the most serious health complication the pontiff has suffered from since ...
Pope had a bronchial spasm and his prognosis remains guarded, Vatican says
Pope Francis suffered a bronchial spasm on Friday that resulted in him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ...
Bishop Removed by Pope Francis Speaks Out Amid Health Problems
Pope Francis removed Strickland after he refused to resign from office. The Dicastery for Bishops investigated "all aspects" of Strickland's governance and leadership and concluded that "the ...
Vance leads prayer for Pope Francis at Catholic breakfast after immigration dustup
Vice President JD Vance led the audience at the 20th National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in prayer for the ailing Pope Francis ...
Pope Francis' condition not critical "for the moment," Vatican says
The Vatican says the "criticality" of Pope Francis health condition "has subsided for the moment," but he's still ...
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Vance leads prayer for Pope Francis at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
U.S. Vice President JD Vance led attendees at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in a prayer for Pope Francis’ ...
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What does the Catholic Church do when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally incapacitated. As a result, even though Pope Francis remains ...
Pope showing 'improvement' as he continues to recover in hospital
The Vatican press office has released a statement saying the pope had a peaceful evening of rest in hospital and is ...