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 ...
Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
After Pope Francis suffered a setback on Friday, doctors said it would take 24 to 48 hours to determine whether the crisis ...
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 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” ...
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.
Francis, spiritual leader to nearly 1.4 billion baptized Catholics worldwide, has spent the past dozen years of his papacy ...