Who is eligible to be the next pope?
Worry over Pope Francis' health has fueled speculation as to who could replace the pontiff if his condition worsens.
Pope Francis' Critical Condition Sees Global Media Outlets Preparing to Descend Upon Rome
Global media outlets, including CNN, CBS and NBC, are getting ready to descend upon Rome and Vatican City following reports ...
4 Indian Cardinals to vote for next Pope; who are they & what is papal conclave
Pope Francis, 88, is receiving treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital following serious lung problems, fueling conjectures ...
Michael Higgins: The shadow race to replace Pope Francis
“Popes are very important figures,” said Michael W. Higgins (no relation), author of the biography of Pope Francis, “The ...
Vatican announces daily evening prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter's Square
The Vatican No. 2, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, is to lead the first prayer on Monday evening. Francis, who has double pneumonia ...
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When the pope is sick or incapacitated, who leads the Catholic Church?
Pope Francis’ hospital stay is raising obvious questions about what happens if he loses consciousness for a prolonged period, ...
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Pope Francis still critical, but in good spirits on 11th day of hospital stay
Pope Francis, 88, remains critical but is alert and slept well while spending his 11th day in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, equalling the longest hospital stay of his nearly 12-year papacy, a Vatican ...
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Boston Catholics Rally in Prayer as Pope Francis Faces Health Crisis
Boston parishioners hold a mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross to pray for Pope Francis's recovery amid health concerns.