When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next — even before ‘Conclave’
The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like ...
Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in
Though some blood tests showed "initial, mild, kidney failure," doctors said it was under control. "The complexity of the ...
How does the Catholic Church elect a new pope? Here's how a conclave works
Cardinals, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), are bishops and Vatican officials from all ...
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
Though Pope Francis remains hospitalized in critical condition with a complex lung infection, he is still pope and very much ...
From Conclave to Coronation: How Is a New Pope Chosen?
If Pope Francis steps down from the position, it's important to understand the age-old process by which the Catholic Church selects a new leader.
Faithful flock to St. Patrick’s Cathedral to pray for Pope Francis in battle with double pneumonia
Hundreds gathered for Sunday mass at New York City’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral to pray for Pope Francis, who remains in ...
Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis and blood transfusions
Francis, 88, is in critical condition at a Rome hospital with a complex lung infection. The Vatican said he was "alert and ...
‘Conclave’ presents a compelling exploration of how one’s faith intertwines with politics and organized religion
Conclave' isn’t just a gripping story about a deeply religious man struggling with his faith in an everchanging, cynical ...