The Delicate Art of Campaigning to Become Pope
As Pope Francis wrestles with a tenacious pneumonia, devout Roman Catholics praying for his recovery can at least be assured ...
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 ...
Pope has 'peaceful night' after his prognosis improves and is lifted
The pope rested peacefully overnight after his prognosis was "lifted" on Monday as he begins his 26th straight day in the ...
Pope Francis notching important milestones this week as he recovers from pneumonia in Rome hospital
Pope Francis’ recovery from double pneumonia is continuing. The Vatican said Wednesday Francis had a quiet night at Rome’s ...
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Pope tells why he chose the name of "Benedict XVI"
The Pope appealed to St. Benedict for help "to hold firm Christ's central position in our lives. May he always be first in our thoughts and in all our activities!" Before concluding, Benedict XVI ...
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With Pope Francis' prognosis remaining guard, how is a new pope chosen? What we know
A pope rarely resigned. Pope Benedict XVI resigned in 2013. He was the first pope to relinquish office since Gregory XII was forced to resign in 1415 because of the Western Schism. Benedict was ...
Influential bishops with Chicago ties will have a hand in picking the next pope
Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, and Chicago-born Cardinals Robert Prevost and Wilton Gregory would be part ...
High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization
With Pope Francis entering his fourth week in hospital, those working in the Apostolic Palace are grappling with the ...
What happens when a pope dies?
The pope's death will automatically trigger a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale. Daily prayers and requiem ...
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High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization
Now, with Pope Francis entering his fourth week in ... A similar role was carried out for Benedict XVI by Archbishop Georg Gänswein. No one knows how long Francis will remain in hospital and ...