Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
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Francis’ Illness Raises a Hard Question: Who Governs if the Pope Can’t?
The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses ...
Pope has coffee, rests after setback in recovery — a bronchial spasm requiring further ventilation
The Vatican said doctors had to put him on noninvasive mechanical ventilation following a coughing fit in which he inhaled ...
Pope Francis' condition improves, but speculation remains. Who could be the next pope?
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
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Who will be the next pope? Pope Francis remains in critical condition. Here's what to know
He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1969 and became archbishop in 1998. In 2001 Pope John Paul II made him a cardinal. If and when Pope Francis is no longer able to continue or fulfill his papal ...
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Vatican Says Pope Francis Shows ‘Slight Improvement’ on 11th Day in Hospital
Pope Francis’ condition remains serious but has shown “slight improvement” as he continues treatment on his 11th day in ...
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The Pope’s Role Has Changed in Our Time. But Has the Church?
Gandhi’s Scant Garb Bars Audience with Pope.” So read the headline of a New York Times report, from December 13, 1931, that ...
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Daily Holy Hour held in hospital where Pope Francis is being treated
Holy Hours are bring held in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is being treated as well as at other places ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Saturday Update After Breathing Crisis
The 88-year-old pope who has been hospitalized in Rome since February 14, did not have any further respiratory crises ...
Relive Pope John Paul II's historic 1987 visit to San Antonio with WFAA+ special
This was the first and only time a pope visited the Alamo City, drawing an estimated 350,000 people to his outdoor Mass at Westover Hills.
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 ...
Pope Francis continues to improve in the hospital, Vatican says
The Vatican said that the pope "slept well during the night and is now resting" peacefully on Thursday morning as the pontiff begins his 14th day in hospital.