Pope's condition has slightly improved, Vatican says
The Vatican says the Pope's condition has improved as he spends an 11th day in hospital with double pneumonia.
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes incapacitated, AP explains
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious.
Pope's condition 'slightly improving' on seventh day in hospital
The Vatican reported another slight improvement in Pope Francis's condition on Thursday, as the 88-year-old spent his seventh day in hospital being treated for double pneumonia.
Faithful grapple with worry and hope as Pope critically ill
Faithful gathered at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican and outside Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Monday (February 24) as Pope Francis remains critically ill but alert, according to the Vatican. Could these jumping mice change how astronauts exercise?
Pope shows ‘slight improvement’ ahead of special prayers at St. Peter’s
Pope Francis remained in critical condition as the Vatican called senior church officials in Rome to a special saying of the rosary in St. Peter’s Square.
When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next
The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like his death.
Vance used 'ordo amoris' to defend deportations. Pope offers 'true' meaning
Pope Francis used "ordo amoris" to encourage compassion for all people. Vice President JD Vance used the ancient concept to defend deportations.
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Pope Francis has double pneumonia, Vatican says
The Vatican had already said he was facing a "complex" situation from a respiratory tract infection that he's being treated for.
Pope's Condition Is Slightly Improving, Vatican Says
Pope Francis' condition has slightly improved, the Vatican said in a medical update on Monday, adding that his "slight" kidney problem was not a cause for concern. (Reporting by Alvise Armellini, editing by Crispian Balmer) Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.
When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next - even before 'Conclave'
A pope dies, they make another,” goes one, suggesting how life goes on. “Every death of a pope …” starts another, indicating a rare occurrence. But the one most frequently heard when a pope is actually sick is perhaps the darkest: “The pope is fine until he’s dead.
Vatican cancels more Holy Year events as pope remains hospitalized with respiratory infection
The Vatican on Tuesday canceled papal audiences through the weekend and delegated others to cover for Pope Francis as the 88-year-old pope remained hospitalized with a multi-pronged respiratory infection.
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