Pope Francis has restful night but is still in critical condition
Pope Francis is being treated for double pneumonia and recent blood tests also revealed "mild renal insufficiency." ...
Vatican announces daily evening prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter's Square
The Vatican No. 2, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, is to lead the first prayer on Monday evening. Francis, who has double pneumonia ...
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Who is eligible to be the next pope?
Worry over Pope Francis' health has fueled speculation as to who could replace the pontiff if his condition worsens.
Michael Higgins: The shadow race to replace Pope Francis
“Popes are very important figures,” said Michael W. Higgins (no relation), author of the biography of Pope Francis, “The ...
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When the pope is sick or incapacitated, who leads the Catholic Church?
Pope Francis’ hospital stay is raising obvious questions about what happens if he loses consciousness for a prolonged period, ...
4 Indian Cardinals to vote for next Pope; who are they & what is papal conclave
Pope Francis, 88, is receiving treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital following serious lung problems, fueling conjectures ...
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Pope Francis still critical, but in good spirits on 11th day of hospital stay
Pope Francis, 88, remains critical but is alert and slept well while spending his 11th day in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, equalling the longest hospital stay of his nearly 12-year papacy, a Vatican ...