Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after ...
Pope Francis resting after respiratory condition suddenly worsens
Pope Francis is recovering today after suffering a "sudden worsening of his respiratory condition," the Vatican said.
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 ...
Pope Francis on breathing machine after suffering sudden respiratory episode
Francis was first admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital two weeks ago, after being plagued by a string of lung-related medical ...
Pope Francis' health improves, with Vatican sources saying his condition not currently critical
The Vatican says the "criticality" of Pope Francis health condition "has subsided for the moment," but he's still ...
Pope Francis Suffers Bronchial Spasm
The development marked a setback in what had been two successive days of increasingly upbeat reports from doctors ...
Pope Francis often stands up for migrants. Here are 5 ways.
Pope Francis has something to say about that. The world is watching the health of the 88-year-old pope who before his ...
Pope Francis put on ventilator after sudden bronchospasm, prognosis 'remains guarded'
The Vatican said Friday that Pope Francis is on a breathing machine after suffering a sudden respiratory episode during his ...