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 ...
Faithful flock to NYC’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral to pray for Pope Francis in battle with double pneumonia
Hundreds gathered for Sunday mass at New York City’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral to pray for Pope Francis, who remains in ...
New Yorkers attend Sunday mass as Pope Francis battles illness
Across the city, New Yorkers are attending Sunday mass as Pope Francis continues to battle serious health issues. At Saint ...
NYC Archbishop Timothy Dolan worries about health of Pope Francis, says ‘it’s not looking good’
Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan said that the closing of Catholic schools in New York City amid a faith and ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Sunday Morning Update
Pope Francis had a "peaceful night" on Saturday, after recovering from a coughing fit. The news came in a Holy See press office update issued on the 88-year-old's condition Sunday morning.
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made ...
Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday, with his blood parameters remaining stable and no new respiratory ...
Pope Francis Update: Vatican Says Tests Show New Health Complication
Pope Francis' respiratory infection also includes asthmatic bronchitis, requiring cortisone and antibiotic treatment.
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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 ...
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In Pittsburgh, Many Sentiments About Pope’s Health Reflect Concern, Not Closeness
On a recent weekend in this once deeply Catholic city, many expressed ... church to say a prayer for Pope Francis in February.Credit...Jeff Swensen for The New York Times One block south of ...
Francis’ Illness Raises a Hard Question: Who Governs if the Pope Can’t?
The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses ...
As Francis Lingers in Critical Condition, an Anxious Wait Intensifies
Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.