Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
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Who is Pope Francis? Catholic pontiff is hospitalized with pneumonia
Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has held his title for 12 years. What to know about the Jesuit.
Pope Francis critical: Here is how the Vatican selects a new pontiff
The death of a sitting pope initiates a profound period of mourning and transition within the Roman Catholic Church, marked by a meticulously structured process to elect a new pontiff
Pope was focused on Vatican finance struggle before he was hospitalized
Before he was hospitalized for double pneumonia, Pope Francis was battling firm resistance from some of his own cardinals about how to plug a widening gap in the Vatican's finances. Three days before his hospitalization,
'Who am I to judge?' With five words, Pope Francis set new tone for Catholic Church
Pope Francis' approach to LGBTQ issues marked a major, if mixed, shift in tone for the Catholic Church -- from scorn to tolerance and acceptance.
Pope Francis Had Peaceful Night in Hospital, Is Resting, Vatican Says
Pope Francis, in hospital fighting double pneumonia, had a peaceful night and is resting, the Vatican said on Sunday. The Vatican said on Saturday evening that the 88-year-old pontiff's condition was stable,
Pope Francis stable a day after respiratory crisis, Vatican says
Pope Francis remained in stable condition a day after respiratory crisis, and spent long periods of the day off the noninvasive ventilation he needed to recover with less intensive high-flow supplemen
Pope Francis, in setback, had 'isolated' breathing crisis, Vatican says
Pope Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for two weeks, after being admitted with a severe respiratory infection.
Vatican: Pope Francis off mechanical ventilation, in stable condition
Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that he had overcome the possible complications from a respiratory crisis on Friday
What you should know about traveling to Italy during the 2025 Jubilee Year
The special event is expected to attract about 25 million visitors to participate in Rome's religious celebrations.
Chaminade High School choir reflects on memorable trip to Italy and Vatican City
They performed for thousands of parishioners at several masses, but one in particular has them still in awe -- the world's ...
Francis’ Illness Raises a Hard Question: Who Governs if the Pope Can’t?
The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses ...
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Italy PM says Pope Francis jovial, improving
VATICAN CITY, Feb 20 — Pope Francis’s blood tests show a “slight improvement” as he receives hospital treatment for ...
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Sister Raffaella Petrini: A woman at the head of Vatican City State
Sister Raffaella Petrini, a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist, was officially appointed by Pope Francis as head of the Governatorate and Commission of Vatican City. A position with vast ...
Pope Experiences Another Setback With Respiratory Crises
The Vatican said that Monday’s two crises were caused by a significant accumulation of mucus in his bronchial tubes.
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Pope had coughing fit, inhaled vomit and now requires assisted ventilation, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis suffered a coughing fit that resulted in him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive ...