The pope is in stable condition as the Catholic Church opens the season of Lent
The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, ...
'Who am I to judge?' With five words, Pope Francis set new tone for Catholic Church
Pope Francis' approach to LGBTQ issues marked a major, if mixed, shift in tone for the Catholic Church -- from scorn to ...
Pope following Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar as he recovers from pneumonia
Pope Francis is participating in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat from a Rome hospital as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia ...
Pope Francis briefed on world, church matters on 24th consecutive day in hospital: Vatican
"The night was quiet, the pope was resting," the Holy See, the Vatican's press office, said in a brief statement on Sunday morning.
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 ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Gives Monday Morning Update
Pope Francis had a quiet night and was resting Monday morning, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old pontiff has been ...
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Pope Francis cared deeply for the poor, opened up Catholic Church
The changes Francis brought to the papacy were more than skin deep. He opened the church to the outside world in ways none of ...
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What does the Catholic Church do when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally incapacitated. As a result, even though Pope Francis remains hospitalized in ...