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 ...
Who’s who at the Vatican?
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'Francis cannot die': Hundreds gather nightly at Vatican to pray for pope's recovery
After Pope Francis experienced one of his worst days since entering the hospital, hundreds of faithful from around the world ...
Pope Francis' health stays critical but stable as Vatican starts nightly prayers in St. Peter's Square
The Vatican has set in motion nightly prayers for Pope Francis in the hope that he might recover and get back to leading the ...
Pope Francis no longer needs ventilation, is stable, Vatican says
Pope Francis remained stable through the day on Sunday and no longer required the use of mechanical ventilation to breathe, ...
Pope Experiences Another Setback With Respiratory Crises
The Vatican said that Monday’s two crises were caused by a significant accumulation of mucus in his bronchial tubes.
Pope appears to be overcoming a setback in his recovery from pneumonia
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was up and receiving therapy on Monday after apparently overcoming a setback in his recovery from ...
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 noninvasive ...