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 met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2, made major governing decisions
The Vatican says Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with ...
Thousands pray for Pope Francis outside the Vatican
As Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s No. 2, led prayers for 45 minutes on a chilly, rainy night Monday, the faithful ...
Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health
Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, ...
Pope Francis felt well enough to meet with Vatican official to make major governing decisions
Though hospitalized in critical condition, Pope Francis was well enough to meet with the Vatican secretary of state to ...
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, ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Tuesday Morning Update
Thousands gathered in a rain-soaked St. Peter's Square on Monday night to pray for Pope Francis' health after a more positive update from the Vatican.