Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after ...
Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while 'Conclave' heads into Academy Awards
There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to ...
Pope Francis often stands up for migrants. Here are 5 ways.
Pope Francis has something to say about that. The world is watching the health of the 88-year-old pope who before his ...
Pope Francis' health improves, with Vatican sources saying his condition not currently critical
The Vatican says the "criticality" of Pope Francis health condition "has subsided for the moment," but he's still ...
Pope Francis on breathing machine after suffering sudden respiratory episode
Pope Francis suffered a sudden episode of respiratory difficulty and was put on a breathing machine on Friday, according to ...
Pope Francis Suffers Bronchial Spasm
The development marked a setback in what had been two successive days of increasingly upbeat reports from doctors ...
What we know about Pope Francis' health today
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition after a long asthmatic respiratory crisis. The ...
Integrity in word and deed: Pope Francis, Lent and a season of hope | Candace McKibben
We have come in the Christian year to the season of Lent. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, which falls this year on March 5.
As resignation speculation swirls, who is in charge if Pope Francis' health falters?
Pope Francis, 88, is fully aware of his health limitations but is "passionate" about serving until his death, one expert says.