Pope Francis cared deeply for the poor, opened up Catholic Church
The changes Francis brought to the papacy were more than skin deep. He opened the church to the outside world in ways none of ...
Pope Francis rests in hospital as Rome's Argentinians pray for him
Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a quiet night in hospital and is resting, the Vatican said ...
Pope Francis' health unchanged, but he "slept well" as thousands pray in a rainy St. Peter's Square
Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square on a chilly, rainy evening to pray for an ailing Pope Francis.
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The Pope Is Critically Ill. Far Right Catholic Trolls Are Out in Force.
Over the weekend, the Vatican announced serious complications in the recovery of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff, who ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Wednesday Morning Update
The faithful continue to gather at St. Peter's Square and churches around Rome to pray for the health of the pontiff.
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Prayers for Pope’s recovery echo both inside and outside the Catholic Church
As Pope Francis remains in critical condition fighting a complex respiratory infection and double pneumonia, world and ...
What does the Catholic Church do when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
What happens when a pope is incapacitated? Is he still pope? Pope Francis' age and prolonged illness have raised questions ...
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...
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Pope Francis and public opinion: Key findings from our surveys
At least 80% of Catholics have expressed a favorable opinion of Pope Francis in 10 of the 15 U.S. surveys in which we have ...