2 h. ago What happens when a Pope dies and how is a new Pontiff selected?

Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas and updates on Pope Francis’ health

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3 h. ago Pope Francis awake after kidney failure diagnosis, outlook still touch

Cardinal says 88-year-old pontiff is ‘probably close to death’

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3 h. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Vatican confirm pontiff is in critical condition

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

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5 h. ago Unclear if Pope Francis is awake after diagnosis of kidney failure

Cardinal says 88-year-old pontiff is ‘probably close to death’

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6 h. ago SAG Awards 2025 winners Conclave share message for Pope Francis amid health battle

The cast of 'Conclave' have sent their well wishes to Pope Francis as he remains in a critical condition in hospital with double pneumonia and bronchitis

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18 h. ago Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, Vatican says

Pope Francis, 88, continues to battle pneumonia and a complex lung infection

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18 h. ago Pope Francis remains in ‘critical condition’ with ‘early kidney failure’

But 88-year-old pontiff is still alert, says Vatican in late update, as he continues to battle pneumonia and complex lung infection

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19 h. ago Pope Francis still in 'critical condition' as Vatican confirms more health issues

An update from the Vatican confirmed that 'the thrombocytopenia remains stable; however, some blood tests show early, mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control'

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19 h. ago Pope Francis health update from Vatican as he stuns crowds with statement

In a late update this evening, the Vatican said Pope Francis hadn't had any more respiratory crises since Saturday night, but was still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen

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24 h. ago Pope Francis breaks silence with cryptic message after 'critical' health crisis

Pope Francis has addressed followers for the first time since he was said to be in 'critical condition' in hospital following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis

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24 h. ago How new Pope is actually chosen, who votes and what happens when decision is made

Pope Francis remains in a 'critical' condition, though a health update issued by the Vatican said that the leader of the Catholic Church had a 'peaceful night'

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25 h. ago Pope Francis speaks from hospital bed to thank doctors and 'prayers of comfort' he has received from all over the world

'I am continuing my hospitalisation at the Gemelli Hospital, carrying on with the necessary treatment - and rest is also part of the therapy!' the pontiff said in a statement.

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26 h. ago Pope Francis gives update from hospital bed after condition described as critical

Pope Francis is fighting pneumonia in both lungs amid fears the infection could spread and cause sepsis

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27 h. ago Pope Francis had ‘restful’ night says Vatican after condition described as critical

Pope Francis is fighting pneumonia in both lungs amid fears the infection could spread and cause sepsis

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28 h. ago Pope Francis health: Top Vatican bishops 'already holding secret discussions to decide next Pope'

Pope Francis, 88, suffered a prolonged and critical asthmatic respiratory incident on Saturday morning after spending several days in a Rome hospital being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection

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29 h. ago Pope Francis has had a 'peaceful night' in hospital Vatican announces after 88

No further update on the 88-year-old's condition was given this morning who was revealed yesterday to be in a 'critical' condition after suffering a respiratory 'crisis'.

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30 h. ago Major Pope Francis health update issued after respiratory crisis in hospital

The Vatican has issued a major update regarding Pope Francis' health has been issued after the Catholic leader suffered a respiratory crisis and spent more than a week in hospital

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30 h. ago Pope Francis health: Vatican issues morning update after 'critical respiratory crisis'

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for more than a week, rested 'peacefully overnight' although the Vatican update on Sunday morning did not confirm if he was sitting up or eating breakfast as previous days' had done

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43 h. ago Vatican issues Pope health update as Francis in critical condition

The Pope is in a critical condition after suffering a long asthmatic respiratory crisis, the new update confirmed

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43 h. ago Pope Francis CRITICAL with respiratory crisis in hospital as Vatican issues health update

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for a week at the Gemelli hospital in Rome with a complex lung infection, is in a critical condition, the Vatican said in its latest update

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