Pope Francis has been in the hospital for a week due to bilateral pneumonia, which he is fighting with antibiotics, cortisone, and rest. Could he be discharged? This question, which has ...

It comes as the pope is reportedly rushing to tie up loose ends and secure his legacy ahead of the race to succeed him. It ...

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The process of electing a new pope follows rules and rituals that have been followed, and sometimes tweaked, since the 13th ...