What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...
Pope Francis 'resting' after 10th night in hospital, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis is "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican ...
Vatican announces daily evening prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter’s Square
Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for ...
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Wrecked Vatican II altar is restored after Latin Mass community in Ohio dismantled it
A historic Vatican II altar that had been dismantled at the former St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Cleveland, is now ...
Sacramento-area Catholic church reacts to Pope Francis’ health
Catholics around the world including at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Carmichael are praying for Pope Francis as he ...
Pope Francis remains critical: How Vatican elects its new leader through the 'secretive' papal conclave
While the Vatican has assured that the Pope’s condition is stable, his age and history of health concerns have led to renewed ...
Hundreds gather at St. Matthew's Cathedral in DC to pray for Pope Francis' recovery
WASHINGTON (7News) — Pope Francis' condition is still "critical" Monday morning, according to the Vatican. It has been a bit ...
Vatican Announces Pope Francis Has New Complication, in Critical Condition
The pope has spent nine nights at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, receiving treatment for pneumonia and other health complications.