There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to ...
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- Vice President JD Vance said he was "surprised" by Pope Francis' criticism of the Trump administration's immigration policy, but said he is praying for the pontiff's recovery ...
And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally incapacitated. As a result, even though Pope Francis remains ...
People of the Catholic faith around the world are lighting candles and praying for the health of Pope Francis while he ...
Cardinals, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), are bishops and Vatican officials from all ...
The process of selecting a new Pope has become a matter of interest for many people. In the Catholic church, anyone who is a ...
Pope Francis suffered a bronchial spasm on Friday that resulted in him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ...