From secretions to oxygen, why is the Vatican sharing so much detail about the Pope's health?
As Pope Francis has battled double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital since Feb. 14, the Vatican has been trying something ...
How many popes have there been in the Roman Catholic Church?
According to the Vatican, there have been 266 popes in the Catholic Church starting with St. Peter and going all the way up ...
Pope Francis goes through day without any 'episodes of respiratory failure,' Vatican says
The pope "rested well" and woke shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, his 20th day in the hospital, the Vatican said.
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What Pope Francis’ voice memo reveals about his understanding of the papacy
Just as Popes John Paul II’s and Benedict’s final days revealed their understandings of the papacy, Francis’ illness has ...
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If Pope Francis’ health means he can’t lead the Vatican, what then?
Unlike most governments, the Catholic Church has no “No. 2” official designated to step in if a pope is unable to perform his ...
Pope resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he battles pneumonia
Pope Francis is resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he undergoes hospital treatment for ...