Cardinal Kevin Farrell, former Dallas Bishop, to lead Catholic Church until new pope is chosen
Following Pope Francis' death, Cardinal Kevin Farrell will oversee the day-to-day duties of the Catholic Church until a successor is elected.
Death of Pope Francis: What to know about his funeral and burial
The death of Pope Francis now sets off a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals. Here's what to know.
Pope Francis dead at 88
The Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis on Monday. He was 88 years old.
Is Pope Benedict still alive?
Pope Francis was elected following the shocking resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013. It was the first time in 600 years that two popes were alive at the same time.
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 released from hospital
Pope Francis made a public appearance on Sunday after spending 38 days in the hospital. The Pope was considered to be in critical condition, but has since recovered.
Pope Francis shows slight improvements amid North Texas Catholics' continued prayers
The latest news from the Vatican about Pope Francis is more positive than it has been in recent days. Meanwhile, Catholics across North Texas and the globe are closely watching his health condition.
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 remains in critical condition
The Vatican says Pope Francis slept well on his 10th night in the hospital. Here's what we know about his current condition.
Pope Francis' health raises worries among DFW Catholics
While Pope Francis is thousands of miles away, his well-being is at the top of people's minds in Dallas-Fort Worth's Catholic community.
Former Dallas Bishop could serve crucial role if Pope Francis resigns
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who served as Bishop of the Dallas Catholic Diocese from 2007 to 2016, would hold an important role in selecting a new pope, if needed.
Pope Francis' health raises concerns among DFW Catholics
While Pope Francis is thousands of miles away, his well-being is at the top of people's minds in Dallas-Fort Worth's Catholic community.
Pope Francis showing signs of early kidney failure
Pope Francis remains in the hospital in critical condition on Sunday. The Vatican says the pontiff is showing signs of kidney failure. The news has affected millions of Catholics around the world including those in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Pope Francis still in critical condition with early kidney failure
The Vatican said Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday with blood tests showing early kidney failure.
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.
Pope Francis to remain hospitalized for respiratory tract infection
Pope Francis, 88, has been in the hospital since Friday with a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.”
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden is honoring Pope Francis with the highest civilian honor given by a president.
Pope Francis delivers Christmas message, calls for 'silence of arms'
In his annual Christmas message, Pope Francis urged the world to “silence the sound of arms" and find reconciliation, “even (with) our enemies."
Pope on U.S. presidential race: ‘Choose the lesser evil’
Pope Francis has been an outspoken critic of Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump over their positions on abortion and immigration. Here’s where the candidates stand.