In pictures: Prayers for the Pope around the world
Global prayers as Vatican says pope still 'critical'
Pope Francis, in critical condition, had quiet night at hospital, Vatican says
Pope Francis resting as Argentines in Rome pray for his recovery
Pope Francis alert in hospital as Rome's Argentinians pray for him
Rome’s diocese calls for a silent prayer for Pope Francis
Faithful grapple with worry and hope as Pope critically ill
Faithful gathered at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican and outside Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Monday (February 24) as Pope Francis remains critically ill but alert, according to the Vatican. Could these jumping mice change how astronauts exercise?
Argentines pray for Pope Francis’ health at Buenos Aires cathedral Mass
Pope Francis remains in critical condition as fellow Argentines pray for him in Rome
Catholics pray for Pope Francis
Pope's condition 'remains critical', Vatican says
The pontiff "continues to be alert and well oriented" and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said.
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes incapacitated, AP explains
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious.
Pope Francis serves with courage and a focus on the 'common good,' Canadian cardinal says
Cardinal Michael Czerny says Pope Francis has meant a great deal to the Catholic church — and to the world — as he served with a view to the 'common good.' Czerny, a Canadian who was appointed to his current role by Francis,
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Wednesday Morning Update
The faithful continue to gather at St. Peter's Square and churches around Rome to pray for the health of the pontiff.
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)
When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next
The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like his death.
'Prognosis cautious': Pope Francis 'critical but stable' as he works from hospital
For the latest news, view USA TODAY's story on the pope for Wednesday, Feb. 25. Pope Francis remained in "critical but stable" condition Tuesday, receiving the Holy Eucharist, working from his hospital room and receiving his daily therapy for bronchitis and pneumonia.
Pope spends another 'quiet night' resting after Vatican gives medical updates
The pope spent another 'quiet night' in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he has been recovering from a bout with bronchitis since Feb. 14, the Vatican said Wednesday.