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 ...
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What Pope Francis’ voice memo reveals about his understanding of the papacy
Just as Popes John Paul II’s and Benedict’s final days revealed their understandings of the papacy, Francis’ illness has ...
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Who will be the next pope? What to know about Pope Francis condition, conclave process
In 2001 Pope John Paul II made him a cardinal. If and when Pope Francis is unable to continue or fulfill his papal duties, a new pontiff will be selected through the traditional conclave ...
A weak Pope Francis thanks people for their prayers ‘from the bottom of my heart’ in audio message
ROME (AP) — A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio ...
Pope Francis put back on ventilator after 2 episodes of acute respiratory failure
Pope Francis suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency and went back on a ventilator as he remains ...
Pope's condition 'remains stable' for double pneumonia treatment
Francis' condition "remained stable " as he spent a restful night and he began his 23rd consecutive day in the hospital for ...
Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis
As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St.
How many popes have there been in the Roman Catholic Church?
According to the Vatican, there have been 266 popes in the Catholic Church starting with St. Peter and going all the way up ...