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 ...
Pope Francis’ Critical Condition Sees Global Media Outlets Preparing to Descend Upon Rome
Reports of Pope Francis' critical health condition have put global media outlets including CNN, CBS and NBC, in high gear to ...
Pope's Hospital Chaplain Says 'It's Time for Hope Against All Hope'
The chaplain of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis remains hospitalized, has called for faith and prayer, ...
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Live updates: Peaceful night for Pope Francis, Vatican reports Monday morning
“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” ...
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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 ...
Vatican Announces Pope Francis Has New Complication, in Critical Condition
The pope has spent nine nights at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, receiving treatment for pneumonia and other health complications.
Nostradamus made a startling prediction about Pope Francis’ death and successor
Experts are saying that French astrologist and soothsayer, Michel de Nostredame — or Nostradamus — may have already predicted Pope Francis’s death and successor.
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Vatican says pope's health has improved slightly
The pope's health has improved slightly though he remains critically ill, the Vatican reported on Monday. He has not suffered ...