Who will be the next pope? What to know about Pope Francis condition, conclave process
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
The Vatican says Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with ...
Vatican says Pope Francis remains critical but stable as he works from hospital
Pope Francis remained in critical but stable condition Tuesday, with his blood parameters remaining stable as he works from ...
Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2, takes major governing decisions
Hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, Pope Francis was well enough to meet with the Vatican secretary of ...
Why did Pope Benedict XVI become first pontiff in 600 years to resign?
Officially, he expressed a “lack of strength of mind and body” that hindered his ability to fulfil the demanding role of the papacy. Cardinal Ratzinger was elected Pope Benedict XVI on 19 April 2005, ...
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Doctors say Pope Francis’ health shows 'slight improvement'
On Wednesday, doctors said Francis’ kidney failure “has subsided” and a CT scan of his chest “showed a normal progression of ...
Pope Francis Health Update Given by Vatican After One Week in Hospital
The pope was admitted to hospital on February 14 where he is fighting a complex respiratory infection and pneumonia in both ...
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' health stays critical but stable as Vatican starts nightly prayers in St. Peter's Square
The Vatican has set in motion nightly prayers for Pope Francis in the hope that he might recover and get back to leading the Catholic Church.
Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical but stable condition
Despite nearing a two-week hospitalization, Pope Francis continues to work as he fights pneumonia in both lungs.