The shortest was that of Pope John Paul I, who was head of the Catholic Church for just 33 days.Paul served from August to September of 1978. He died at the age of 65 of a heart attack ...

By Elisabetta Povoledo and Jason Horowitz Reporting from Rome and Vatican City The Roman Catholic world has been gripped by uncertainty as Pope Francis ... When John Paul II died in 2005, his ...

Now this hospital has *** strong connection with the Pope's, and on my left here is *** statue of John Paul II, who visited this hospital *** number of times. He came here first after he was shot ...

Pope Francis has approved a new three-year reform ... At 30 days, it is his longest hospitalization, although is still behind John Paul II’s 55 days at the Gemelli.

I'm here at the Gelli Hospital in Rome where Pope Francis is being treated for pneumonia. Now this hospital has *** strong connection with the Pope's, and on my left here is *** statue of John Paul II ...