Pope Francis Health Update: Vatican Says Prognosis Remains Guarded
Pope Francis 'rested well' on 17th night in hospital, Vatican says
Pope Francis didn't need mechanical ventilation after respiratory crisis, the Vatican says
Pope Francis, the Argentine pontiff who has never returned home
Argentines have long waited for Pope Francis to visit the homeland he left in 2013 to become the head of the Roman Catholic Church. With his health delicate as he battles double pneumonia, the return seems increasingly unlikely now to happen.
Pope Francis off mechanical ventilator, has no fever or signs of infection: Vatican
Pope Francis is “still resting following a peaceful night" as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia, the Vatican confirmed early Sunday.
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 transition.
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 spending two weeks in hospital battling pneumonia, the speculation in the Vatican is whether his successor Pope Francis might do the same.
'Who am I to judge?' With five words, Pope Francis set new tone for Catholic Church
Pope Francis' approach to LGBTQ issues marked a major, if mixed, shift in tone for the Catholic Church -- from scorn to tolerance and acceptance.