Pope Francis has been in hospital since 14 February, battling double pneumonia. The Vatican, for the first time, described his condition as "critical," revealing he required supplemental oxygen ...

When the Pope passes away, a complex and ancient process begins. Join us as we explore the intricate steps of papal succession, from the moment of death to the election of a new pontiff. Discover the ...

The Pope's death is a carefully orchestrated event, with a set of procedures that must be followed before a new Pontiff is chosen ...

However, the use of these powers is strictly limited. The late Pope Benedict XVI’s papal ring is seen on his finger as he greets the faithful upon his arrival at the Virgin Mary of the Divine ...

The Rev. Joe Ring, pastor of Our Saviour Catholic Church in Jacksonville, said that while there have not been any special prayers or Masses for Pope Francis, his congregation had prayed for the ...

What happens when the pope dies? In recent months, concerns about the health of Pope Francis have sparked global conversations about the future of the Catholic Church. As the 86-year-old pontiff faces ...

Then the camerlengo drafts a document authenticating the pope's death, and the pontiff's private papers are gathered, his apartments sealed off and his "fisherman's ring", used to seal papal ...