Pope, Catholic Church

The 8 Worst Popes in Catholic Church History
From murder and bribery to putting a dead pope on trial—these scandalous popes took church corruption to shocking new heights!
How does the Catholic Church elect a new pope? Here's how a conclave works
Cardinals, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), are bishops and Vatican officials from all over the world who are personally chosen by the pope. They are recognizable by their red vestments and they elect a new pope when the time comes.
What's Next for Catholic Church as Pope Francis Fights Infection
Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome as doctors treat a worsening respiratory infection that the Vatican has described as a "complex clinical picture." The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Friday following a weeklong struggle with bronchitis that required additional medical intervention.
How Old Is Pope Francis? Age of the Head of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis is currently receiving treatment in a hospital in Rome, according to the Vatican’s announcement on Friday. Find out more about his health and condition today.
Here's how a conclave elects a new pope
As Pope Francis continues to battle double pneumonia in hospital, his poor health is casting a spotlight on the arcane process of how the Catholic Church elects its leader. The papal "conclave" is intentionally shrouded in mystery — the term itself is Latin for "locked room" — but here are some of its rules and wrinkles: Candidates must be male and a baptized Catholic.
How is a new pope elected? Everything you should know [Pulse Explainer]
The election of a new pope is a rigorous process involving a series of rituals that unfold in stages. First, there is the College of Cardinals. They play a major role in the election process. They are,
Pope marks a week in hospital with pneumonia as the obvious question is asked: Might he resign?
Pope Francis has spent one week in the hospital fighting pneumonia. He got up to eat breakfast Friday after the Vatican said ...
Who is the next pope after Pope Francis? What we know about who’s in line
Who could be the next pope? After Pope Francis, what pontiff is next in line for head of the Catholic Church and the Vatican.
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Pope Francis not yet out of danger, doctors say in health update from hospital
Doctors provided an update on Pope Francis' health, saying the 88-year-old is not yet out of danger despite showing improvement in recent days.
Pope Francis remains hospitalized. Here's what to know about the 88-year-old leader
Pope Francis has been known for his down-to-earth leadership, support of marginalized communities and interreligious dialogue ...
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Pope Francis 'not out of danger' - doctor
One of the doctors treating Pope Francis said the 88-year-old, who has pneumonia, was "not out of danger" and would likely ...
Pope Francis health: How the papal funeral will be different this time
The Catholic Church is almost 2,000 years old, and over the centuries, the protocol for papal funerals has been codified and ...
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Trump border czar knocks Pope Francis’s criticism: ‘Fix the Catholic Church’
Border czar” Tom Homan, who oversees President Trump’s mass deportation program, shot back at Pope Francis after he chastised ...
Pope Francis Is Improving Slightly, Has No Fever, Vatican Says
Pope Francis, in hospital for double pneumonia, is improving slightly, has no fever, and his blood analyses are stable, the Vatican said on Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff is undergoing treatment at ...