A pastoral pope
Pope Francis has marked out a legacy that stands apart the ones of his two predecessors, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI.
In his own words: Pope Francis’ views on resigning changed over time
Pope Francis has entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia. Francis has increasingly handed off his day-to-day duties to cardinals as questions swirl about the near- and long-term future of his papacy.
High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization
Who's who at the Vatican? Here's what to know amid Pope Francis health concerns
For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis' health. The pope has been at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia and other complications.
Pope Francis in stable condition, resumes some work, Vatican says
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What Happens to the Leadership of the Catholic Church When a Pope Is Sick or Incapacitated?
VATICAN CITY ... he is still pope and very much in charge. Still, Francis' hospital stay is raising obvious questions about what happens if he loses consciousness for a prolonged period, or whether he might follow in Pope Benedict XVI's footsteps ...
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made known his own wishes should he face such a crossroads.
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Pope Francis' health stays critical but stable as Vatican starts nightly prayers in St. Peter's Square
Vatican City — Pope Francis remained in critical but stable ... But it was also at a banal consistory to set dates for canonizations on Feb. 11, 2013, that Pope Benedict XVI announced, in Latin, that he would resign because he couldn't keep up with ...
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Who will be the next pope? What to know about Pope Francis condition, conclave process
Pope Francis is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State since March 13 ... following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013. Born 'Jorge Mario Bergoglio' in Buenos Aires on Dec. 17, 1936, the Pope worked as a bouncer ...