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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.The New York Times - 3d -
Pope now in ‘critical condition’ after pneumonia, Vatican warns
Pope Francis was placed in “critical condition” on Saturday, the Vatican said, just four days after the religious leader contracted pneumonia. “The condition of the Holy Father continues to be ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Pope shows slight improvement, resumes some work: Vatican
Pope Francis is showing a “slight improvement” in his condition and has resumed some of his work activities, according to the Vatican’s Monday evening bulletin. The pope remains in critical ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Pope Francis ‘not yet out of danger’ and to stay in hospital for another week
Chronic illness remains but pontiff, 88, is stable and in good humour, doctor says. Pope Francis, who is in hospital undergoing treatment for double pneumonia, is “not yet out of danger” and will ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Pope Francis shares message after a peaceful night in the hospital
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni's one-line statement early Sunday didn't mention if Francis was out of bed or eating breakfast. "The night passed quietly, the pope rested."CBS News - Feb. 23 -
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Argentina prays for native son Francis, the first Latin American pope in history
Catholics from across Argentina have flocked to churches to pray for the recovery of native son Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope in historyABC News - Feb. 24 -
Pope Francis 'in good spirit' but doctors give no update on his condition
Pope Francis was conscious, eating and in “good spirit,” a Vatican source said Monday, as worries persisted around the pontiff's kidney and lung problems.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Pope Francis remains hospitalized for a 10th day. Here's the latest on his health
Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he is showing early signs of poor kidney function, according to the Vatican, a result of complex lung infection. CBS News' Chris Livesay has the latest ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
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Pope Francis sees ‘slight improvement’ but remains in critical condition
Prognosis for pontiff, 88, remains guarded as he is treated in hospital for pneumonia and kidney failure. Pope Francis, who is in hospital with pneumonia and “mild” kidney failure, remains in a ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Pope Francis' health shows improvement but condition remains critical
Pope Francis' health has shown slight improvement, but his condition remains critical, the Vatican said. It's been 10 days since the pontiff was hospitalized with double pneumonia. Chris Livesay ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Thousands pray for ailing Pope Francis in chilly, rainy St. Peter's Square
Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square on a chilly, rainy evening to pray for an ailing Pope Francis.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
What to know about Pope Francis' condition as he fights pneumonia
Pope Francis remained hospitalized in critical condition on Tuesday, despite showing slight improvement on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff has pneumonia in both lungs. CBS News' Seth Doane reports. ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Pope Francis has 'peaceful night' in hospital amid health battle
Pope Francis had another "peaceful night" at Rome's Gemelli hospital and was resting on Wednesday morning as he continues to receive treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican said.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Pope Francis still in critical condition as Argentines pray for him in Rome
Pope Francis remained in critical condition as Argentines and Romans gathered in the Eternal City to pray for his recovery from double pneumonia.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Pope Francis had "restful night" but remains in critical condition
The Vatican continues to provide updates on Pope Francis' health and said the head of the Catholic Church had a "restful night" but remains in critical condition. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Pope Francis is eating normally but remains in the hospital in critical condition
Pope Francis did some work while hospitalized as he recovers from early kidney failure and a battle with pneumonia, the Vatican said. He remains in critical condition. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Francis’ Illness Raises a Hard Question: Who Governs if the Pope Can’t?
The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses uncomfortable, unanswered questions about Vatican decision-making.The New York Times - 5d -
Vance jabs at Catholic Church as Pope Francis remains hospitalized
Vice President JD Vance took jabs at the Catholic Church's criticism of Trump administration policies during his remarks at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast. This comes as Pope Francis ...CBS News - 5d -
Transgender women near Rome pray for Pope Francis, celebrate his outreach
As Pope Francis remains hospitalized, a group of migrant transgender women are praying for his recoveryABC News - 3d -
Pope Francis, stable in hospital, thanks well-wishers for support
Pope Francis, in a stable condition as he battles pneumonia in hospital for the 17th day, met two Vatican officials on Sunday and offered thanks to well-wishers for their prayers and support in a ...NBC News - 2d -
Pope Francis' hospital-stay stretched to 18th day in double pneumonia battle
Pope Francis is still in a Rome hospital Monday as the 88-year-old pontiff continues to battle double pneumonia for an 18th day. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane has more.CBS News - 2d -
Pope Francis to skip Ash Wednesday services as hospital stay continues
Pope Francis will be absent from Ash Wednesday services in Rome as he continues to battle double pneumonia in the hospital. The Vatican says the 88-year-old pontiff remained stable overnight. CBS ...CBS News - 2h -
Pope is resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney failure detected
The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting after a quiet nightABC News - Feb. 24 -
Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
St. Francis is the medieval Catholic saint whose spirituality focused on loving the poor, creation, and peaceABC News - 6h -
Musk says failure to respond a second time to email will end in termination
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said federal employees will get a second chance to respond to an email asking for a recap of their last week’s accomplishments — or else face termination. “Subject to the ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
U.S. aid cuts will "deepen the suffering" in Sudan, front-line doctor says
A doctor battling to save lives amid Sudan's "forgotten war" tells CBS News he can't understand Mr. Trump's aid freeze, but Sudanese people will suffer for it.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
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Pope Francis 'slept well' amid signs of a slight improvement in his health battle
Pope Francis "slept well" overnight and was resting Thursday after signs of improvement as he continued to receive hospital care for double pneumonia.NBC News - 6d -
Latest news on Pope Francis' health as more details emerge about his hospital stay
The Vatican provided more details on Pope Francis' health, including the latest on tests performed and how he is progressing. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.CBS News - 6d -
‘We brought him 4kg of ice-cream’: Pope Francis’s parlour shares papal favourites
Sebastian Padrón explains how ice-cream brought his family closer with fellow Argentinian and neighbour. When Sebastian Padrón opened his ice-cream parlour around the corner from Pope Francis’s ...The Guardian - 5d -
Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while 'Conclave' heads into Academy Awards
There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to speculate about the election of a new pope while the current one is ...ABC News - 4d -
Pope Francis has calm night after breathing crisis caused recovery setback
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.CBS News - 3d -
UK court refuses to say financier acted in 'good faith' in Vatican deal but says he wasn't dishonest
A British court has largely backed the Vatican and refused to declare that a London-based financier acted in “good faith” in his dealings involving the Holy See’s investment in a London propertyABC News - Feb. 21 -
Suffering Outrage Fatigue? Research Says This Is the No. 1 Way to Keep the News From Stealing Your Energy and Focus
Your team needs your energy and optimism. Here’s a prescription to beat outrage fatigue and reclaim your focus.Inc. - 6d -
Joel Embiid did not suffer setback before being shut down for the season, 76ers coach Nick Nurse says
Embiid will not play again this season due to continued issues with his left kneeCBS Sports - 3d -
Pope not fully recovered, condition not life-threatening, doctors say
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection and now has pneumonia in both lungs. He has been hospitalized since last week.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Pope not out of danger, will stay in hospital at least another week, doctors say
Pope Francis' personal physician said the pontiff was responding to drug therapy that was strengthened after he was diagnosed with pneumonia.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Pope not out of health danger, but not 'in danger of death,' doctor says
After a week in hospital with severe respiratory issues, Pope Francis, 88, has shown some improvement but is not out danger, Sergio Alfieri, one of his doctors said in a press conference Friday.NBC News - Feb. 21
