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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Who will be the next pope? What to know about Pope Francis condition, conclave process
Pope Francis, the bishop of Rome and the earthly head of the Catholic church, remained hospitalized Tuesday following a "respiratory crisis" in a Rome hospital where he was being treated for ...
What is a conclave? The secret process that determines who will be the next pope
Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.
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This Is Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2025
In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of conversion ...
What happens if Pope Francis resigns or becomes incapacitated?
Despite his hospital stay, Pope Francis remains in charge of the Catholic Church. But what if his health continues to decline ...
Pope Francis maintains daily contact with Gaza’s Catholic community despite critical illness
Pope Francis continues to call Gaza’s Holy Family parish every night, despite battling pneumonia, to offer prayers and ...
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Pope Francis Declares Korean War Army Chaplain Emil Kapaun ‘Venerable’
Renowned Korean War military chaplain and Kansas native Emil Joseph Kapaun was declared “venerable” by Pope Francis on ...