In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time
In a 2022 interview with Spain's ABC daily, Francis revealed that he had written a letter of resignation soon after he was ...
John Paul II's hospital stays at Gemelli were much longer than Pope Francis' so far. Here's a look
Pope Francis has spent 19 full days at Rome's Gemelli hospital, however, it doesn't come close to approaching the record-long ...
Who's who at the Vatican? Here's what to know amid Pope Francis health concerns
For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis' health. The pope has been at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia ...
Argentines in Rome Pray for a Pope Who’s One of Their Own
The expatriate community is small but shares a special bond with Francis, who has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.
Who’s who at the Vatican?
The Vatican houses the central government of the Catholic Church and is also an independent city-state. The pope is both the ...
Pope Francis is stable but under close watch, Vatican says
Francis had suffered a bronchospasm that resulted in “an episode of vomiting with inhalation” on Friday, causing a sudden ...
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 ...
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Pope Francis was well enough to hold meetings at the hospital, the Vatican says
The Vatican's Tuesday noon bulletin announced that Francis had approved decrees for two new saints and five people for ...
What happens when a Pope dies, from sealed rooms, to broken rings
The Pope's death is a carefully orchestrated event, with a set of procedures that must be followed before a new Pontiff is ...
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What happens when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated? The answer isn't clear.
Francis' hospital stay is raising questions about what happens if he loses consciousness for a prolonged period, or whether ...
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Who will be the next pope? What to know about Pope Francis condition, conclave process
After a pope dies or, in rare cases, resigns as with Pope Benedict XVI, the Vatican convenes a ... the National Catholic Register's longtime senior Rome correspondent, released a book in August ...