With pope in hospital, Vatican breaks century-old taboos to discuss his health
For centuries, one of the biggest taboos at the Vatican was openly discussing the pope's health. As leader of the world's 1.4 ...
Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2 over candidates for sainthood, sets consistory
The Vatican says Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with ...
Pope signs decree making José Gregorio Hernández, ‘doctor of the poor,’ Venezuela’s first saint
A man revered by millions as the “doctor of the poor” will be the first saint from Venezuela. Pope Francis approved a decree ...
Pope continues recovery, sleeps well as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on
On Monday evening, doctors said he remained in critical condition with double pneumonia but reported a “slight improvement” ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Tuesday Morning Update
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from pneumonia in hospital and has resumed some work, the Vatican announced Tuesday.
Daily evening prayers for Pope Francis to be held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican says
Daily evening prayers will be held for Pope Francis at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square as he remains hospitalized in Rome, ...
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 ...