What Happens When a Pope Gets Too Sick To Do the Job?
Pope Francis remains hospitalized with a severe lung infection, but while clear procedures exist for the resignation or death ...
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 Takes Over When the Pope Dies—and How Will the Next Pope Be Chosen?
After a pope's death, the College of Cardinals have 20 days to elect a new pontiff, though they typically will do so within ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Former North Texas bishop plays crucial role if the pope dies. Here’s how the job works
The 88-year-old Pope Francis has been hospitalized since Feb. 14, first battling a bout of bronchitis that led to pneumonia in both of his lungs.
4 Indian Cardinals to vote for next Pope; who are they & what is papal conclave
Pope Francis, 88, is receiving treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital following serious lung problems, fueling conjectures ...
Pope is awake, resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney problem detected
Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for ...