Pope Francis, 88, remains in hospital battling double pneumonia, with his condition described as "critical" by the Vatican.

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After casting their votes, the ballots are methodically opened by three appointed "scrutineers," who tally the names and ...

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New rules on what happens upon the death of a pope were determined in a Vatican document in 1996. The February 1996 document ...

Pope Francis is currently in hospital battling pneumonia in both lungs, sparking concerns around the world about what happens when a pope dies ...

The Pope has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia but is in a "good mood", the Vatican has said. It comes after it cancelled Pope Francis's weekend engagements. In a statement, the Vatican said ...

The Pope's condition remains critical as the Vatican issued a statement after the Pontiff spent his ninth consecutive night ...