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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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 ...
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US bishops urge faithful to join rosary for Pope Francis at 3 p.m. ET
The Vatican press office said Cardinal Parolin will lead a rosary for the pontiff in St. Peter's Square at 9 p.m. local time.
Pope's Hospital Chaplain Says 'It's Time for Hope Against All Hope'
You can get in touch with Jesus by emailing [email protected] The chaplain of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital, where Pope ...
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Pope Francis battles pneumonia as media eyes potential successors
Pope Francis has been at the Gemelli Clinic in Rome for a few days, steadily battling bilateral pneumonia. The media quickly ...
Pope Francis had a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions
The Vatican says Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night ROME — Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complex lung ...