Thousands pray for critically ill Pope Francis in chilly, rainy St. Peter's Square
Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square on a chilly, rainy evening to pray for an ailing Pope Francis.
Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2, took major governing decisions
The audience, which occurred Monday, signaled that the machinery of the Vatican is still grinding on, even with doctors ...
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...
Pope Francis continues recovery as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from pneumonia. That is after doctors reported a slight improvement in his condition, ...
Church-goers in North Hollywood hold mass for Pope Francis' recovery following recent hospitalization
Pope Francis was on the minds of everyone who came to mass at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Hollywood Sunday ...
With pope in hospital, Vatican breaks century-old taboos to discuss his health
For centuries, one of the biggest taboos at the Vatican was openly discussing the pope's health. As leader of the world's 1.4 ...
What does the Catholic Church do when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
What happens when a pope is incapacitated? Is he still pope? Pope Francis' age and prolonged illness have raised questions ...
Former Texas bishop, Cardinal Farrell, poised for crucial role amid Pope's health crisis
Cardinal Farrell, Dallas' former bishop, oversees Vatican affairs as Camerlengo following Pope Francis' health crisis.