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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...