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Pope Francis is resting – Vatican

Pope Francis continues recovery as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on

Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from pneumonia. That is after doctors reported a slight improvement in his condition, which nevertheless remains critical.

ABC · 1h

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.

Yahoo · 15h

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 in critical condition

The New York Times · 1h

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.

India TV · 19m

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?

Yahoo · 16h

Who Takes Over When the Pope Dies—and How Will the Next Pope Be Chosen?

Who takes over when the pope dies? It's not something we're in a hurry to find out, because, well, this pope is going to be really hard to top in terms of being almost universally beloved, but it's an obvious question that's going to be harder to avoid as time goes on.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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LIVE UPDATES: Vatican reports pope rested well after hundreds pray rosary in St. Peter’s Square

On February 24, prayers for Pope Francis continued at Gemelli Hospital, where the Holy Father remains hospitalized. In the St ...

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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 ...

Brazos Valley community reacts to Pope Francis’ hospital stay

Pope Francis' health concerns include respiratory problems, a possible kidney infection, anemia, and now, pneumonia in both lungs.

Opinion

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Gaskin: Pope Francis modern pioneer for justice, unity

While he has introduced significant reforms, Pope Francis remains firm on the Church’s teaching that ordination to the priesthood is reserved for men. Nevertheless, his legacy reflects a ...

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Manager at religious gift shop remembers special moment with Pope Francis in Rome

When you visit Our Lady's Gifts in Little Italy, it feels like you are in a church. Maybe that's because it used to be one.

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Tool of faith or digital distraction? Catholic Church offers indulgences to faithful who fast from social media

Over the past century, Catholic leaders have wrestled with how much to embrace new forms of communication technology.

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