Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
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Pope Francis shows slight improvement and resumes some work, while still critical, Vatican says
Monday marks Pope Francis’ 10th day in the hospital, making this equal to the longest hospitalization of his papacy.
Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health
Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, ...
Vatican Says Pope Francis Is in Critical Condition
ROME — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being ...
Pope Francis is in ‘critical condition,’ Vatican says
The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a “prolonged asthmatic crisis” and low platelets, the Vatican said, but was alert and ...
Pope Francis in critical condition after a 'respiratory crisis,' Vatican says
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for over a week, is in critical condition after a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory ...
Vatican Announces Pope Francis Has New Complication, in Critical Condition
"The thrombocytopenia remains stable; however, some blood tests show early, mild renal insufficiency, which is currently ...
Pope Francis in Critical Condition After ‘Respiratory Crisis,’ Vatican Says
The announcement on Saturday evening indicated that Francis’ medical condition had become more complicated since an update ...
Pope Francis is in critical condition after respiratory crisis but "continues to be alert," the Vatican says
Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high ...
Pope Francis in critical condition for second day, Vatican says
Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day running and his prognosis is still ...