There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to speculate about the election of a new pope while the current one is fighting for his life.

(KTLA) – Rarely in motion picture history have world events coincided so closely with an Academy Awards frontrunner during awards season. As Catholics around the world pray for Pope Francis to recover from health ailments that have left the 88-year-old ...

There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to speculate about the election of a new pope while the current one is fighting for his life.

What happens when a Pope dies and how is a new Pontiff selected? - Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas and updates on Pope Francis’ health

And that is certainly true as Pope Francis battles double pneumonia ... the film and momentum going into Sunday’s Academy Awards have thrust the arcane rules, glorious ceremony and supreme ...