What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...
Pope Francis is in critical condition but alert, Vatican says
Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a "tranquil" night, was alert and had rested after a ...
Pope is in critical condition after suffering ‘asthmatic respiratory crisis,’ Vatican says
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for more than a week, remains in “critical” condition and developed an “asthmatic ...
Pope Francis in Critical Condition After ‘Respiratory Crisis,’ Vatican Says
The announcement on Saturday evening indicated that Francis’ medical condition had become more complicated since an update ...
Pope Francis is in ‘critical condition,’ Vatican says
The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a “prolonged asthmatic crisis” and low platelets, the Vatican said, but was alert and ...
Pope Francis is in critical condition after respiratory crisis but "continues to be alert," the Vatican says
Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high ...
Vatican Says Pope Francis Is in Critical Condition
ROME — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required ...
Pope Francis’ Health Has Worsened, the Vatican Said
The health of Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for over a week with pneumonia, worsened on Saturday, raising fears ...
Pope Had a Peaceful Night After Respiratory Crisis, Vatican Says
Pope Francis rested and had a peaceful night, the Vatican said on Sunday morning, after he suffered a respiratory crisis the ...
Pope Francis remains in critical condition after respiratory crisis, Vatican says
The Vatican said Pope Francis's condition has worsened from the day before after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory ...
Vatican says the pope now has pneumonia in both lungs. How worrying is that?
Vatican officials said that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery ...