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 ...
Who is Pope Francis? Catholic pontiff is hospitalized with pneumonia
Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has held his title for 12 years. What to know about the Jesuit.
Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow for ritual mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...
Pope Francis’ Critical Condition Sees Global Media Outlets Preparing to Descend Upon Rome
Global media outlets, including CNN, CBS and NBC, are getting ready to descend upon Rome and Vatican City following reports ...
Pope Francis shows slight improvement and resumes some work, while still critical, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has showed slight improvement in laboratory tests.
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The 8 Longest Serving Popes in Catholic Church History
Discover the longest serving popes in history, whose enduring legacy continues to shape the Church long after their tenure ...
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Vatican to host rosary Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square as prayers pour in from around the world
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, will lead a public recitation of the rosary at 9 p.m. Feb. 24 in St.
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Vatican reports Pope Francis, still in critical condition with pneumonia and renal failure, had a good night
Pope Francis, in hospital in a critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, passed a good night and was resting, the ...
Who will be the next pope? Pope Francis remains in critical condition. Here's what to know
What pontiff is next in line to head the Catholic Church? Pope Francis remains in critical condition, says Vatican. Here's update and what to know ...