Pope Francis, showing plans to stay on, starts new Catholic reform process
Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on ...
What happens when a pope dies?
The pope's death will automatically trigger a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale. Daily prayers and requiem ...
Who's who at the Vatican? Here's what to know amid Pope Francis health concerns
For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis' health. The pope has been at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia ...
A day-by-day look at Pope Francis’ hospitalization for pneumonia, at the 3-week mark
Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14 after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it ...
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In his own words: Pope’s views on resigning changed over time
Pope Francis entered his fourth week in the hospital with double ... problem that prevents me from exercising my ministry and ...
Pope Francis to resume mechanical ventilation as his condition remains stable, Vatican says
Pope Francis will resume "non-invasive mechanical ventilation" Tuesday despite his condition remaining stable, the Vatican ...