There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to ...

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Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.

“Conclave,” an Oscar nominee ... Millions more are doing so around the world. Pope Francis, 88, is more than two weeks into a stay at Policlinico Agostino Gemelli, a Rome hospital, for ...

Pope Francis marked World Day of Peace with a Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on January 1, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli Many people are aware that Popes are traditionally elected for life ...

As Pope Francis continues to get treatment for double ... discussions about the future leadership of the Church and the potential for a papal conclave have intensified. If convened, 138 cardinals ...

If and when Pope Francis is unable to continue or fulfill his papal duties, a new pontiff will be selected through the traditional conclave process. After a pope dies or, in rare cases ...