Catholic church leans on prayer during Pope’s uncertain health
People of the Catholic faith around the world are lighting candles and praying for the health of Pope Francis while he ...
Pope Francis cared deeply for the poor, opened up Catholic Church
The changes Francis brought to the papacy were more than skin deep. He opened the church to the outside world in ways none of ...
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...
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From hospital, Pope creates commission to aid cash-strapped Vatican
Despite his ongoing stay at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and his precarious health status, Pope Francis has established a ...
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Prayers for Pope’s recovery echo both inside and outside the Catholic Church
As Pope Francis remains in critical condition fighting a complex respiratory infection and double pneumonia, world and ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Thursday Morning Update
Despite his hospitalization, the pope has maintained a degree of governance and authorized the appointment of four new ...
Prayers for the pope at DC’s most prominent Catholic church
In the District, crowds have been gathering at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to pray for ...