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 showing early signs of kidney failure as Vatican reports 'slight improvement' in respiratory health
Pope Francis remains in hospital in a critical condition, with the Vatican saying he has presented a "slight improvement".
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‘Night goes well’ for Pope Francis says Holy See as Derry Catholics offer prayers for ‘critical’ pontiff
Pope Francis slept well during his tenth night in hospital in Rome where he is in a critical condition and being treated for ...
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'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, ...
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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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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Catholic Bishops, Faithful Worldwide Pray for Pope Francis Amid Ongoing Health Struggles
The Pope was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after struggling for several days with bronchitis. Over the weekend the ...
Cardinals to lead rosary for Pope Francis' health in St. Peter's Square
The Vatican announced on Monday that it will hold a rosary for Pope Francis's health in the evening in St. Peter's Square.