Infectious disease expert assesses Pope Francis’ pneumonia treatment likely to take weeks
Loredana Sarmati warned that pneumonia is a "major serious illness...even in young people". She added that "It is unlikely ...
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Archdiocese of Louisville holds mass for Pope Francis amid health battle
Holy Family Parish in Louisville became a gathering place for dozens of Catholics, united in prayer for Pope Francis, who is ...
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With pope in hospital, Vatican breaks century-old taboos to discuss his health
For centuries, one of the biggest taboos at the Vatican was openly discussing the pope's health. As leader of the world's 1.4 ...
Pope Francis' health unchanged, but he "slept well" as thousands pray in a rainy St. Peter's Square
Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square on a chilly, rainy evening to pray for an ailing Pope Francis.
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Bishop Persico Reflects on the Pope's Health, Accomplishments and Who Might Succeed Him
Given the Pope's age, 88 and his layered health issues, Bishop Persico said the pontiff's prognosis could go either way. "Just the stress of the job and all the demands placed upon him so...he could ...
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Edmonton Archbishop appointed Archbishop of Vancouver by Pope Francis
Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, has named a new archbishop for Vancouver. The ...
Mobile Archbishop Rodi joins Catholics in praying for Pope Francis
The ailing Pope Francis is getting prayers from Catholics around the work and across the Gulf Coast. That includes Mobile’s archbishop, Thomas Rodi.
What happens if a pope resigns?
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has demonstrated the process by which a pope might step down and be replaced.