Pope, Francis

Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow for ritual mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of transition.
As Pope Francis remains critical, what happens next? Who could be the next pope?
Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for 10 days now, is critical with mild signs of kidney failure. There is growing speculation about the 88-year-old pontiff’s successor. Who could it be?
Pope Francis still critical but shows 'slight improvement', Vatican says
Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement", the Vatican said on Monday.
What happens when Pope Francis passes away? A step-by-step guide on Vatican’s Papal transition process
Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition due to pneumonia. If he passes away, the Vatican will follow a structured process—confirming his death, breaking the papal seal, holding a nine-day mourning period,
What Happens When a Pope Dies? Vatican Traditions Explained
The death of a pope triggers a series of ancient traditions, some dating back to the Roman Empire. Here’s what would unfold if Pope Francis were to pass away.
Pope Francis shares message from hospital: What happens if he resigns?
He shared a message from the hospital. Pope Francis shared a message on social media Sunday as he remained hospitalized in critical condition with a complex lung infection . According to the Vatican,
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Cardinals, curial officials in Rome to pray rosary for pope at St. Peter’s
With Pope Francis remaining in critical condition fighting a complex respiratory infection and bilateral pneumonia, the ...
The Roman hospital caring for Pope Francis
Built on land donated by Pope Pius XI to the theologian and physician Agostino Gemelli in 1934, it has become known as the ...
Pope's Hospital Chaplain Says 'It's Time for Hope Against All Hope'
You can get in touch with Jesus by emailing [email protected] The chaplain of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital, where Pope ...
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 ...
Gemelli, the Pope’s hospital dubbed ‘Vatican III’
The Vatican created a mini-residence on site, a top-floor apartment guarded by police. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Gemelli, the pope's hospital dubbed 'Vatican III' by John Paul II
Rome's Gemelli hospital, where Pope Francis is being treated for pneumonia, is the favoured choice of pontiffs — to the point ...
Pope Francis isn’t out of danger but his condition isn’t life-threatening, medical team says
Pope Francis’ medical team says the pontiff's condition isn’t life-threatening. But they said Friday that Francis isn't out ...