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What Happens to the Leadership of the Catholic Church When a Pope Is Sick or Incapacitated?
The Vatican has laws to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but they don't apply if he is sick.
Pope Francis is Sick: How Catholic Church Chooses New Leader & Who Could be Next in Line
The Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis is currently hospitalized due to double pneumonia also known as bilateral pneumonia that affects the lungs. According to the Vatican, Pope was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic for diagnostic tests and treatment for bronchitis.
Sacramento-area Catholic church reacts to Pope Francis’ health
Our Lady of Assumption in Carmichael is actively praying for Pope Francis's health after learning of his recent health issues.
Pope Francis shares message from hospital: What happens if he resigns?
He shared a message from the hospital. Pope Francis shared a message on social media Sunday as he remained hospitalized in critical condition with a complex lung infection . According to the Vatican,
What's Next for Catholic Church as Pope Francis Fights Infection
Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome as doctors treat a worsening respiratory infection that the Vatican has described as a "complex clinical picture." The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Friday following a weeklong struggle with bronchitis that required additional medical intervention.
Pope Francis Has ‘Mild’ Kidney Failure And Remains In Critical Condition, Vatican Says In Latest Update
Francis remains in critical condition but has not suffered any additional crises, the Vatican said Sunday evening, after ...
Vatican announces daily evening prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter’s Square
The Vatican has announced the start of nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Francis writes personal message to supporters amid hospitalization. Read his statement
Pope Francis is thanking Catholics around the world for their prayers as he continues battling double pneumonia in a Rome ...
Church-goers in North Hollywood hold mass for Pope Francis' recovery following recent hospitalization
Pope Francis was on the minds of everyone who came to mass at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Hollywood Sunday ...
‘Conclave’ cast reacts to Pope Francis’ health crisis at SAG Awards 2025: ‘We are very worried’
The cast of “Conclave” is praying for Pope Francis. The film’s stars Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow and ...
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 ...
Will Pope Francis step down? Know about 4 Indian Cardinals who will participate in papal conclave
Pope Francis, 88, is receiving treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital following serious lung problems, fueling conjectures ...
Connecticut's Catholic community shares support and prayers for Pope Francis
Prayers continue for Pope Francis as he battles double pneumonia. According to the Vatican, the pope remains in critical ...