The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...

While the Vatican has assured that the Pope’s condition is stable, his age and history of health concerns have led to renewed ...

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

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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 ...

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

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

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

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

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