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The pope has spent nine nights at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, receiving treatment for pneumonia and other health complications.

While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...

A legislative gap in the Vatican's laws leaves Pope Francis in charge despite his severe illness. An initiative to rectify ...

Vatican City: While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transition of power when a pope dies or resigns, ...

“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” ...

ROME -- Pope Francis is "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican press office ...

It comes after an update released yesterday said the Pontiff, 88, remained in a "critical" condition but has not presented ...

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Prayers continue for Pope Francis as he battles double pneumonia. According to the Vatican, the pope remains in critical ...

Catholics around the world including at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Carmichael are praying for Pope Francis as he ...