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Rome: Pope Francis remained in critical condition and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, ...

The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...

In New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan admits the Catholic faithful are united 'at the bedside of a dying father' ...

Pope Francis is now in critical condition. This article outlines the stages that will occur if Pope Francis passes away.