If health of Pope Francis falters, who is in charge?
The Rev. Patrick Flanagan, associate professor of theology and religious studies at St. John’s University in New York, says ...
Pope Francis clashed with cardinals over Vatican finances before hospitalization
Before he was hospitalized for double pneumonia, Pope Francis was battling firm resistance from some of his own cardinals ...
Pope Francis shows further slight improvement as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican says
A chest CT scan taken Tuesday evening showed the “normal evolution” of an infection as it is being treated, the Vatican said ...
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Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and ...
Pope Francis shows further improvement, no longer has kidney issue, Vatican says
Pope Francis has shown a "further, slight improvement" in his medical condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday, in a sign of ...
Pope Francis’ health crisis sparks prayers from thousands outside the Vatican
Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, ...
Pope Francis in critical condition for fourth day running, but stable, Vatican says
Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in critical condition for the fourth day running but is stable and has not ...
Pope Francis was well enough to hold meetings at the hospital, the Vatican says
The Vatican's Tuesday noon bulletin announced that Francis had approved decrees for two new saints and five people for ...
Pope Francis is in critical condition after respiratory crisis but "continues to be alert," the Vatican says
Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high ...