The death of a pope triggers a series of ancient traditions, some dating back to the Roman Empire. Here’s what would unfold ...
Many who know him said that Francis, driven by a sense of mission and a discipline born of his early training, essentially ...
The Vatican has laws to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but they don't apply if he is sick.
Pope Francis remains in critical condition after a severe respiratory crisis, prompting renewed speculation about Nostradamus ...
The beloved religious institution is now the Basilica of St. Edward, just as church officials begin to plan a centenary ...
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, also asked others to "continue your prayers for his recovery and for the health ...
Pope Francis, 88, is facing a severe pneumonia-related health crisis, raising global concerns. The Vatican confirmed he is ...
The update to Francis’s condition came Sunday in the written text of his regular Angelus prayer after he had been listed as ...