Pope Francis has been at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome for 18 days, having been admitted due to acute bronchitis that developed into bilateral pneumonia. Despite the challenging situation, there is a sense of calm and hope for the pope's recovery at the Vatican,

Pope Francis has been in a critical condition, with rumors swirling about his potential demise. But today, we have the latest on his health status.

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of transition.