Pope Francis remains hospitalized with a severe lung infection, but while clear procedures exist for the resignation or death ...
Pope Francis is in critical condition in a Rome hospital, 10 days after he sought out treatment for bronchitis. The ...
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...
Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.
After a pope's death, the College of Cardinals have 20 days to elect a new pontiff, though they typically will do so within ...
The Holy See Press Office on Monday disclosed that Pope Francis had a restful tenth night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is ...
Over the weekend the Vatican said the Holy Father had suffered a respiratory crisis and required a blood transfusion.
Pope Francis, 88, is receiving treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital following serious lung problems, fueling conjectures ...