Pope Francis Has ‘Mild’ Kidney Failure And Remains In Critical Condition, Vatican Says In Latest Update
Pope Francis Health Update Issued After Early Kidney Failure Detected
Pope Francis health update: ‘Kidney insufficiency’ treated on 10th day hospitalized
What Happens to the Leadership of the Catholic Church When a Pope Is Sick or Incapacitated?
The Vatican has laws to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but they don't apply if he is sick.

Faithful pray for Pope Francis

Vatican announces daily evening prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter’s Square
Argentines pray for Pope Francis’ health at Buenos Aires cathedral Mass
Catholics in Buenos Aires attended Mass on Sunday to pray for Pope Francis' recovery. (Video by Cristian Kovadloff)
Catholics pray for Pope Francis
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Pope Francis remains critically ill but alert; cardinals speculate
‘Conclave' Cast Reacts to Pope Francis Being in Critical Condition: ‘I Really Wish Him Well'
Nostradamus's eerie Pope Francis prediction as Catholic Church's fate questioned
Nostradamus made a chilling prediction regarding Pope Francis, who is struggling with kidney failure, hundreds of years ago as catholics worldwide pray for his life
Church-goers in North Hollywood hold mass for Pope Francis' recovery following recent hospitalization
Pope Francis was on the minds of everyone who came to mass at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Hollywood Sunday morning, including Cardinal Roger Mahony.
‘Conclave’ cast reacts to Pope Francis’ health crisis at SAG Awards 2025: ‘We are very worried’
The cast of “Conclave” is praying for Pope Francis. The film’s stars Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow and Sergio Castellitto sent well-wishes to the 88-year-old sovereign — who has been hospitalized for health issues — at the SAG Awards 2025 on Sunday.
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is sick.