What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...
Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in
Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles ...
Pope Francis critical: Here is how the Vatican selects a new pontiff
The death of a sitting pope initiates a profound period of mourning and transition within the Roman Catholic Church, marked ...
Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis and blood transfusions
Francis, 88, is in critical condition at a Rome hospital with a complex lung infection. The Vatican said he was "alert and ...
Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, Vatican says - Pope Francis, 88, continues to battle ...
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Live updates: Pope Francis’ condition ‘remains critical,’ Vatican says Sunday afternoon
“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” ...