Pope Francis In Critical Condition With Early Kidney Failure But Remains Alert, Vatican Says
ROME — Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert and ...
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 ...
Pope Francis critical: Here is how the Vatican selects a new pontiff
The death of a sitting pope initiates a profound period of mourning and transition within the Roman Catholic Church, marked ...
Pope Francis health: Top Vatican bishops 'already holding secret discussions to decide next Pope'
Pope Francis, 88, suffered a prolonged and critical asthmatic respiratory incident on Saturday morning after spending several ...
Pope Francis successor 'already decided' by Vatican as 'secret' meetings held
The College of Cardinals is responsible for electing the new pope, and while openly campaigning for the role would get a cardinal in hot water, it's believed the cardinals are already holding secret m ...
Pope Francis says he’s ‘confidently continuing’ care amid health crisis
The update to Francis’s condition came Sunday in the written text of his regular Angelus prayer after he had been listed as ...