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 ...
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Pope Francis: What happens when Roman Catholic leader dies? Traditions and succession explained
With uncertainty on Pope Francis's health, a list of cardinals emerged ready to succeed him. The Catholic Church has an ...
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LIVE UPDATES: Vatican reports pope rested well after hundreds pray rosary in St. Peter’s Square
On February 24, prayers for Pope Francis continued at Gemelli Hospital, where the Holy Father remains hospitalized. In the St ...
Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before ...
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Pope Francis is Sick: How Catholic Church Chooses New Leader & Who Could be Next in Line
The Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis is currently hospitalized due to double pneumonia also known as bilateral pneumonia that ...
Pope Francis Still Critical: How Is The Pope Selected, Who Could Be Next Head Of Catholic Church?
Pope Francis remains critical after severe bronchitis and double pneumonia. As concerns grow, speculation rises over his ...
Brazos Valley community reacts to Pope Francis’ hospital stay
Pope Francis' health concerns include respiratory problems, a possible kidney infection, anemia, and now, pneumonia in both lungs.
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Gaskin: Pope Francis modern pioneer for justice, unity
While he has introduced significant reforms, Pope Francis remains firm on the Church’s teaching that ordination to the priesthood is reserved for men. Nevertheless, his legacy reflects a ...