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 remains in critical condition, but has resumed work
Pope Francis' condition remains critical after developing pneumonia in both lungs earlier this month, but the Vatican said he ...
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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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Pope Francis: Nigerian Catholic Priest Shares Two Available Options As Pontiff is Hospitalised
A Nigerian Catholic priest said if Pope Francis dies, God would give the church another Pope. He said the church is ...
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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What does the Catholic Church do when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally incapacitated. As a result, even though Pope Francis remains ...
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes incapacitated, AP explains
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...
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Pope continues to rest as daily Masses offered for his health
After showing a slight improvement in his overall condition, which doctors say remains critical, Pope Francis continues to ...