Who's who at the Vatican?
Other than Pope Francis, these are the most powerful people at the Vatican.
Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...
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Cardinal Chow in Tears During Prayer for Pope Francis at China’s Sheshan Basilica
During their visit to Shanghai, Cardinal Chow and his delegation engaged in a range of religious and cultural exchanges.
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Tuesday Evening Update
Pope Francis remained in stable condition Tuesday night, relying only on supplemental oxygen during the day after ...
Argentines in Rome Pray for a Pope Who’s One of Their Own
The expatriate community is small but shares a special bond with Francis, who has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.
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Vatican to Hold Lent Retreat in ‘Spiritual Communion’ With Sick Pope Francis
It is the sixth consecutive year that Pope Francis has not participated in a joint Lenten retreat with the cardinals of the ...
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Pope’s Spirit ‘Remains Vigorous,’ Nuncio Tells Faithful at Basilica Mass, Rosary for Ailing Pontiff
As worshippers entered the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington for the noon Mass March ...
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Pope rests well, drinks coffee, and reads newspapers as pneumonia treatment progresses
Recovery for the 88-year-old Holy Father “will certainly not be imminent,” Vatican officials cautioned, indicating a ...