Francis Is in Critical Condition. 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 ...
Pope Francis’ ‘complex’ health crisis triggers wave of prayer and uncertainty across Rome
People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the ...
Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood and others honor Gene Hackman: ‘No finer actor’
Hollywood paid tribute to Gene Hackman, who was found dead along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in their New ...
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 ...
Gene Hackman tributes pour in from Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis, Bill Murray and more
Director Francis Ford Coppola, actor Viola Davis and director Paul Feig are among those paying tribute to Gene Hackman after ...
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 ...
Vatican Says Pope Francis Continues to Improve but His Prognosis Remains Guarded
Pope Francis is continuing his slow recovery from double pneumonia and beating back speculation of an imminent death, ...
Tampa Bay Catholic community sends outpouring of prayers to Pope Francis
As Pope Francis continues to show improvement in his battle against double pneumonia and other issues, the outpouring of ...