Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while ‘Conclave’ heads into Academy Awards

VATICAN CITY — There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave…

Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis’ health

VATICAN CITY — Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square Monday evening to pray for…

Argentina prays for native son Francis, the first Latin American pope in history

BUENOS AIRES — BUENOS AIRES (AP) — “Francis, the city prays for you.” Those were the…

What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?

VATICAN CITY — While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of…