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: 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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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 ...
Catholics in North Texas unite in prayer for Pope Francis amid health crisis, reflect on his legacy
As Pope Francis remains critically ill, students and faculty at the University of Dallas are praying for his healing.