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Pope Francis is one among hundreds of popes that have served the Catholic Church, and his death brings about the centuries-old process of choosing the next one.

How is a new pope chosen? All about the conclave

The death of Pope Francis brings about a centuries-old conclave tradition to elect the next pope. Here’s what to know.

Pope Francis appears for Easter Sunday blessing
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A surprise appearance from Pope Francis came this Easter Sunday. He greeted people at The Vatican following Sunday mass. He also met up with United States Vice President J.D. Vance.

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Pope Francis will be leaving hospital soon after 38-day stay

After 38 days in the hospital, some of those spent in critical condition, Pope Francis is returning to the Vatican.

Vatican releases 1st photo of Pope Francis since hospitalization

The Vatican released the first photograph of Pope Francis in over a month, showing him in a wheelchair celebrating Mass in a hospital chapel.

Doctors: Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement'
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In an update from The Vatican, doctors say Pope Francis has improved slightly and is responding well to treatment. He has now been in the hospital for almost three weeks. FOX 35's Connor Hansen has the latest news from Rome.

Pope Francis suffers new breathing issue, Vatican says

The Vatican said the breathing issue was caused by a “significant accumulation" of mucus in Pope Francis’ lungs and bronchial spasms.

Vatican gives health update as Pope enters third week in hospital

Pope Francis' condition remains stable, and he is alternating between mechanical ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said on Saturday.

Pope Francis suffers bronchospasm in health setback

The Vatican said the pope responded well to the treatment, with a good level of gas exchange, and remained conscious and alert at all times.

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Pope Francis improves slightly, resumes some work, Vatican says

Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.

Pope Francis is in critical condition, Vatican says

Francis was admitted to Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14 after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened.

Pope Francis in critical condition after severe respiratory crisis

The Vatican said Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen.

Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both his lungs, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pope.