Pope Francis continues recovery as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on
Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health
Pope Francis 'rested well, all night long' in hospital, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis "rested well, all night long" in the hospital, Vatican officials said in a brief update on Tuesday morning. Francis, 88, has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14 following a bout with bronchitis.
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.
Francis Is in Critical Condition. 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 transition.
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Pope Francis: What happens when Roman Catholic leader dies? Traditions and succession explained
With uncertainty on Pope Francis's health, a list of cardinals emerged ready to succeed him. The Catholic Church has an elaborate procedure for electing a new pope.
Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before.
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’ Health Improves As He Resumes Work—But Remains In Critical Condition
The pope has suffered from pneumonia in both lungs and experienced a “long asthmatic respiratory crisis” over the weekend.
Pope Francis Still Critical: How Is The Pope Selected, Who Could Be Next Head Of Catholic Church?
Pope Francis remains critical after severe bronchitis and double pneumonia. As concerns grow, speculation rises over his successor. But how is a new pope elected, and who could replace him?
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 sick.