Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition.
While the Vatican has established comprehensive laws and rituals to manage the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, these protocols do not apply if a pope falls seriously ill or becomes ...
Vatican City: While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transition of power when a pope dies or resigns, ...
Francis' age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is ...
Under Catholic canon law, the pope holds several key titles, including the successor of the Apostle Peter, the head of the ...
Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is sick? - Nothing has changed in his status, role or power since Francis was ...
Pope Francis’ health has deteriorated over the past 24 hours, the Vatican said in a statement on Saturday, adding that he had ...
Pope Francis addresses journalists and communications professionals during the Jubilee for the World of Communication at the Paul VI audience hall, January 27. (Photo: Junno Arocho Esteves/La ...
In addition to Pope Francis' visit to Sweden from October 31 to November 1, 2016, St. John Paul II visited the region during his 42nd apostolic journey from June 1 to 10, 1989. The Polish pope ...