Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while 'Conclave' heads into Academy Awards
There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to ...
Francis Is in the Hospital. 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 ...
Pope retirement questions percolate as Francis marks two weeks in hospital
The Vatican reported Friday that he experienced sudden breathing problems that required “non-invasive mechanical ventilation” ...
Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded
Pope Francis is continuing his slow recovery from double pneumonia and beating back speculation of an imminent death, ...
Pope Francis’ ‘complex’ health crisis triggers wave of prayer and uncertainty across Rome
People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the ...
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 had coughing fit, inhaled vomit and now requires assisted ventilation, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis suffered a coughing fit that resulted in him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Thursday Morning Update
Despite his hospitalization, the pope has maintained a degree of governance and authorized the appointment of four new ...