Who is eligible to be the next pope?
Worry over Pope Francis' health has fueled speculation as to who could replace the pontiff if his condition worsens.
Pope Francis has restful night but is still in critical condition
The pope slept and is resting," the Vatican statement said. The Vatican had said late Sunday his condition remains critical ...
4 Indian Cardinals to vote for next Pope; who are they & what is papal conclave
Pope Francis, 88, is receiving treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital following serious lung problems, fueling conjectures ...
Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow for ritual mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...
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Vatican announces daily evening prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter’s Square
The Vatican on Monday announced the start of nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square, and invited Romans and others to join in, as the 88-year-old pontiff ba ...
Michael Higgins: The shadow race to replace Pope Francis
“Popes are very important figures,” said Michael W. Higgins (no relation), author of the biography of Pope Francis, “The ...