Who’s who at the Vatican?
For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis’ health. The pope has been at Rome’s ...
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Cardinal Vérgez Alzaga turns 80, Vatican governance transitions to Sister Petrini
Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, LC, president of the Governorate of Vatican City State and president of the Pontifical ...
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 ...
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made ...
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Vatican Appoints First-ever Female President, Raffaella Petrini
Raffaella Petrini has been appointed as the first female President of the Vatican City State becoming the governor of the ...
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...
Who is Pope Francis? Catholic pontiff is hospitalized with pneumonia
Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has held his title for 12 years. What to know about the Jesuit.
Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health
The 88-year-old Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in critical condition despite showing a slight improvement ...
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Pope Francis’ health crisis sparks prayers from thousands outside the Vatican
VATICAN CITY — Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Sunday Morning Update
Pope Francis had a "peaceful night" on Saturday, after recovering from a coughing fit. The news came in a Holy See press office update issued on the 88-year-old's condition Sunday morning.