What happens to Catholic Church leadership when 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 ...
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What happens to leadership of Catholic Church when pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
Pope Francis' age and prolonged illness have revived interest in how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is ...
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.
Pope Francis, in Critical Condition, Has a Restful Night, Vatican Says
The Vatican did not provide further details about the condition of the pope, who has been in the hospital for more than a week.
Pope Francis is conscious and receiving supplemental oxygen following a respiratory crisis
Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...
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Pope Francis conscious but remains in critical condition after respiratory crisis
Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...
Pope Francis is conscious, receiving oxygen following respiratory crisis
Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...
Pope Francis shares message after a peaceful night in the hospital: "Thank you for your closeness"
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni's one-line statement early Sunday didn't mention if Francis was out of bed or eating breakfast. "The night passed quietly, the pope rested." ...
Former Dallas Bishop, Cardinal Farrell, poised for crucial role amid Pope's health crisis
Cardinal Farrell, Dallas' former bishop, oversees Vatican affairs as Camerlengo following Pope Francis' health crisis.