Will the health scare force Pope Francis to step down from the papacy? Experts say...
The Pope has previously stated that the papacy is ‘for life’, though he hasn’t entirely ruled out resignation, acknowledging ...
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Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after ...
Who’s who at the Vatican?
The Vatican houses the central government of the Catholic Church and is also an independent city-state. The pope is both the ...
What is a Conclave? Process to select a Pope explained as Francis undergoes hospital treatment
The method the Catholic Church uses to select their leader has remained virtually unchanged for the last 800 years ...
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The pope is critically ill. Far-right Catholic trolls are out in force.
Over the weekend, the Vatican announced serious complications in the recovery of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff, who ...
The secret life of popes before they were famous: From the nightclub bouncer who became the head of the Catholic church to the quarry worker who worked for the N…
Here MailOnline takes a look at the secret lives of some extraordinary popes before they became one of the most recognised ...
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Pope goes 48 hours without breathing complications
Pope Francis has survived 48 hours without breathing complications since his latest emergency on Friday, according to ...
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What is the pope's influence as a global leader?
POPE FRANCIS I: (Through interpreter) Brothers and sisters, Jesus Christ is risen. He alone has the power to roll away the stone that blocks the path of life.
Pope Francis didn't need mechanical ventilation after respiratory crisis, the Vatican says
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened and turned into a complex ...
Pope Francis' condition remains 'stable' after 'quiet' night in hospital, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis ' clinical condition remains "stable" on Sunday, the Vatican said, as the pontiff continues ...
Pope Francis remains in stable condition off of mechanical ventilator as prayers pour in
The pope remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that he had overcome the possible complications from a respiratory crisis on ...
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Ben Pope
Ben Pope covers the Chicago Blackhawks for the Chicago Sun-Times. Ben, a native of Raleigh, North Carolina, graduated from Northwestern University in 2019. He was a finalist for the National ...