Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
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Pope Francis 'rested well' all night, Vatican says as pontiff remains in critical condition
Pope Francis "rested well" throughout the Monday night as he continued to battle double pneumonia in hospital, the Vatican ...
Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health
Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, ...
Pope Francis shows slight improvement and resumes some work, while still critical, Vatican says
Monday marks Pope Francis’ 10th day in the hospital, making this equal to the longest hospitalization of his papacy.
Pope Francis 'resting' after 10th night in hospital, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis was "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican ...
Pope’s Condition Shows Slight Improvement, Stays Critical, Vatican Says
Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition. He ...
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 announces daily evening prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter's Square
The Vatican No. 2, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, will lead the first prayer Monday. Francis, who has double pneumonia and is in ...