Pope Francis' condition improves, but speculation remains. Who could be the next pope?
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
What happens if a pope resigns?
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has demonstrated the process by which a pope might step down and be replaced.
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What is the consistory convened by Pope Francis?
Pope Francis, who is currently hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, convened a consistory in preparation for upcoming ...
Pope Francis was well enough to hold meetings at the hospital, the Vatican says
The Vatican's Tuesday noon bulletin announced that Francis had approved decrees for two new saints and five people for ...
Vatican says Pope Francis remains critical but stable as he works from hospital
Pope Francis remained in critical but stable condition Tuesday, with his blood parameters remaining stable as he works from ...
What happens if Pope Francis resigns or becomes incapacitated?
Despite his hospital stay, Pope Francis remains in charge of the Catholic Church. But what if his health continues to decline ...
The campaign to ensure Pope Francis's successor is a conservative: Conversations among traditionalists have been 'going on for a while' expert says - as the 'woke' Po…
Since being elected 12 years ago, Francis's critics have portrayed him as a 'woke Pope' for his relatively progressive ...
Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and ...
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Conclave: The secret process of selecting a new pope
With Pope Francis still in critical condition, some may ask what happens when the Holy See becomes sede vacante after the ...