Pope Francis remains critical: How Vatican elects its new leader through the 'secretive' papal conclave
Pope Francis is in critical condition after respiratory crisis but "continues to be alert," the Vatican says
Pope Francis, in critical condition, had a 'good' night in hospital, Vatican says
Pope Francis 'resting' in hospital and night 'went well', says The Vatican
The update comes after the Pope was said to be in a critical condition and was showing an "initial, mild" kidney problem.
Pope Francis 'resting' after 10th night in hospital, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis is "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican press office said. "The night passed well, the Pope slept and is resting," the office said in a short statement.
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Pope Francis remains hospitalized with a severe lung infection, but while clear procedures exist for the resignation or death of a pope, no specific laws define how leadership is handled if the leader of the Catholic Church is unconscious or unable to govern.
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Many who know him said that Francis, driven by a sense of mission and a discipline born of his early training, essentially worked himself into the hospital.
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On Wednesday, the Vatican said Pope Francis “had a tranquil night, woke up and had breakfast,” saying he was in good spirits.