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 ...
Francis’ Illness Raises a Hard Question: Who Governs if the Pope Can’t?
The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses ...
As Francis Lingers in Critical Condition, an Anxious Wait Intensifies
Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.
Pope Francis continues meetings while hospitalized
Pope Francis met with the Vatican's secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, on Monday as he rested comfortably ...
Thousands gather in St. Peter’s Square to pray for Pope Francis
Thousands gathered to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and ...
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Faithful unite in St. Peter's Square praying for pope's health
Entrusting the pope "to the powerful intercession of most holy Mary," the cardinal said, "may she sustain him in this time of ...
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And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope ... is the secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Other Vatican functions are ...
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Pope's 'critical': What’s next for the Vatican and Catholic church?
Vatican’s response While Pope Francis remains the head of the Catholic Church, the day-to-day operations ... of Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and other senior officials.
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Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis felt well enough to meet with Vatican official to make major governing decisions
Though hospitalized in critical condition, Pope Francis was well enough to meet with the Vatican secretary of state to ...
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What happens to Catholic Church leadership if the pope is ill?
And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope ... is the secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Other Vatican functions are ...