What Happens When a Pope Gets Too Sick To Do the Job?
Pope Francis remains hospitalized with a severe lung infection, but while clear procedures exist for the resignation or death ...
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...
Pope Francis’ Critical Condition Sees Global Media Outlets Preparing to Descend Upon Rome
Reports of Pope Francis' critical health condition have put global media outlets including CNN, CBS and NBC, in high gear to ...
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Live updates: Peaceful night for Pope Francis, Vatican reports Monday morning
“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” ...
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Pope rests in his 10th day of hospitalization but remains in critical condition
Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.
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Who Takes Over When the Pope Dies—and How Will the Next Pope Be Chosen?
After a pope's death, the College of Cardinals have 20 days to elect a new pontiff, though they typically will do so within ...
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Pope spends 10th day in hospital with no new respiratory crisis – Holy See
The Holy See Press Office on Monday disclosed that Pope Francis had a restful tenth night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is ...
Pope's Hospital Chaplain Says 'It's Time for Hope Against All Hope'
The chaplain of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis remains hospitalized, has called for faith and prayer, ...