Pope Francis continues recovery as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from pneumonia. That is after doctors reported a slight improvement in his condition, ...
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: 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 ...
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 ...
What happens to leadership of Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
His age and prolonged illness have raised questions about whether he might resign, and revived interest about how papal power ...
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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 ...
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 ...