'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 ...
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made ...
Pope Francis cared deeply for the poor, opened up Catholic Church
The changes Francis brought to the papacy were more than skin deep. He opened the church to the outside world in ways none of ...
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...
Despite speculation pope is dying, Francis shows he is still in charge of Catholic church
Pope Francis continued his slow recovery from double pneumonia on Thursday, beating back speculation of an imminent death, ...
Catholic church leans on prayer during Pope’s uncertain health
People of the Catholic faith around the world are lighting candles and praying for the health of Pope Francis while he ...
Pope suffers 2 episodes of respiratory failure, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday, the Vatican said. The ...
Pope Francis Monday Evening Update: Acute Respiratory Failure - Vatican
The Vatican reported that Pope Francis suffered new breathing issues and is back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
Pope Francis still head of Catholic Church, contrary to claim of resignation | Fact check
The Vatican has not announced Pope Francis is resigning, contrary to online claims. Further, his successor would be elected ...
Pope Francis suffers 2 episodes of "acute respiratory failure," Vatican says, more than 2 weeks into hospitalization
Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.
In Pittsburgh, Many Sentiments About Pope’s Health Reflect Concern, Not Closeness
On a recent weekend in this once deeply Catholic city, many expressed worry about Pope Francis, but there was also an air of ...
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A Church Led by Shepherds: Vatican II’s Blueprint for Bishops
COMMENTARY: The Council’s Decree ‘Christus Dominus’ is a vivid reminder of the meaning of the bishop’s pastoral role in the ...