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 ...
Pope Francis’ Critical Condition Sees Global Media Outlets Preparing to Descend Upon Rome
Global media outlets, including CNN, CBS and NBC, are getting ready to descend upon Rome and Vatican City following reports ...
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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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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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 ...
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Who Takes Over When the Pope Dies—and How Will the Next Pope Be Chosen?
Pope Francis is still alive, and we are pretty much all the better for it. That said, the Associated Press reported over the ...
4 Indian Cardinals to vote for next Pope; who are they & what is papal conclave
Pope Francis, 88, is receiving treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital following serious lung problems, fueling conjectures ...