15 potential successors to Pope Francis
The April 21 death of the Pope triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church.
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'Deep passion for sport': How Pope Francis inspired Olympic refugee team
IOC president Thomas Bach said the Pope inspired the team's creation for the 2016 Games.
What happens after the Pope's death?
Conclaves, held in the Sistine Chapel, require cardinals to choose a new pope.
Key dates in the life of Pope Francis
A look back at the milestones, travels and legacy of Pope Francis.
Pope leaves faithful guessing over Easter appearances
Pope's Easter role uncertain as health concerns linger despite surprise appearances.
Pope Francis makes first public appearance after five weeks in hospital
The 88-year-old waved from Rome's Gemelli hospital balcony, looking tired.
‘No imminent danger’: Pope Francis’ condition stabilises
Pope Francis is 88 and has been hospitalised since February 14 with pneumonia.
‘Praying for him’: Global concern as Pope Francis battles pneumonia
Pope Francis celebrated Lent from his hospital suite.
Ailing Pope suffers breathing ‘crisis’, Vatican says
Pontiff responded well to non-invasive ventilation after the crisis.
Francis is in critical condition. What happens when a pope dies?
New York Times: The time-honoured rituals have been refined over centuries.
Critically ill Pope Francis had a good night, Vatican says
The 88-year-old pope was hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs.
‘Remains critical’: Pope Francis’ health concerns deepen in hospital
Pope Francis, 88, is alert and hasn't had another respiratory attack.
‘Not out of danger’: Pope Francis’ condition remains ‘critical’, Vatican says
Doctors said the Pope was still 'suffering' and reserved their prognosis.
‘Complex picture’: Pope Francis hospitalised with bilateral pneumonia
Pope Francis, 88, is suffering from pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope to stay in hospital with ‘complex’ respiratory condition
The Pope, 88, was admitted with bronchitis last Friday.
Gay men can train as priests but don’t flaunt it: Italy Church
They can train to become Catholic priests but not if they 'support so-called gay culture'.
'Appalling': Archbishop pushed to quit after child abuse scandal
The archbishop’s failure to act on concerns about abuse caused the controversy.
Pope finds fervent fans among Indonesia’s transgender community
New York Times: Trans women in Jakarta celebrate Pope Francis' visit.
Why Rome is going to get even busier in 2025
Rome is expecting 32 million visitors next year because of this one event.
Exorcisms and abuse: Vatican strips Christchurch Catholic order of authority
Vatican investigated alleged unauthorised exorcisms and spiritual and psychological abuse.
'Never happened': Cardinal to resume 'public activities', sexual abuse claims dismissed
The allegations dated back to the 1970s.
As supernatural claims spread, the Vatican updates its rules on them
New York Times: The new guidelines were approved by Pope Francis this month.
Pope overcomes health concerns to lead Easter Sunday Mass
Thousands attend the Mass at St Peter’s Square.
'Merchants of death': Pope Francis denounces weapons industry as he makes Christmas appeal for peace
Pope begged for end to Israel’s campaign in Gaza as he called for humanitarian aid.
'Dramatic shift': Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples
The radical shift in policy is aimed at making the church more inclusive.
Pope to skip climate action summit due to acute bronchitis
Francis says doctors advise against the rapid changes in temperature travel would involve.
'Still alive, you know': Pope cancels trip for climate conference on doctors' orders
This is the second time the pope’s frail health has forced the cancellation of a trip.
‘Long live the Pope!’: Francis uplifted by St Peters Square crowd
Two days after being discharged from the hospital, Pope Francis resumed his duties.
'Still alive!': Pope emerges from surgery with 'no complications'
The Vatican said there were no complications during Wednesday's three-hour surgery.
Pope Francis, 86, to undergo intestinal surgery
The pope is set to be hospitalised in Rome for several days while he recovers.
Pope warns of risk of corruption in missionary fundraising after investigation
He warned the Vatican’s fundraisers of financial corruption creeping into their work.
Vatican arrest: Speeding driver bursts through palace gate
Vatican gendarmes fired at the speeding car’s front tyres after it rushed the gate.
Pope Francis leaves hospital after bronchitis treatment
86-year-old Francis was hospitalized 3 days ago on Wednesday.