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 not out of danger, Vatican sources say
The Vatican has stressed the 88-year-old's clinical conditions are just as complex as they were at the beginning of his ...
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 has coffee, rests after setback in recovery — a bronchial spasm requiring further ventilation
Pope Francis has had coffee and read the papers after an alarming setback in his two-week recovery from double pneumonia. The ...
Pope has coffee and rests after pneumonia recovery set back by bronchial spasm
Doctors said it would take a day or two to evaluate how and if the Friday afternoon episode impacted Francis’s overall ...