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 ...
Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before ...
Pope Francis Still Critical: How Is The Pope Selected, Who Could Be Next Head Of Catholic Church?
Pope Francis remains critical after severe bronchitis and double pneumonia. As concerns grow, speculation rises over his ...
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Pope Francis: What happens when Roman Catholic leader dies? Traditions and succession explained
With uncertainty on Pope Francis's health, a list of cardinals emerged ready to succeed him. The Catholic Church has an ...
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MKE Catholic community unites in prayer for Pope Francis
The group gathered for a Monday mass and a special word of encouragement from the new archbishop of Milwaukee, Jeffrey Grob.
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What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally incapacitated. As a result, even though Pope Francis remains hospitalized ...
Sacramento-area Catholic church reacts to Pope Francis’ health
Catholics around the world including at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Carmichael are praying for Pope Francis as he ...
Lexington Catholic community reacts to Pope Francis’ health
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Vatican reports that Pope Francis remains in critical condition in a Rome hospital as he continues to battle pneumonia; however, laboratory tests show he has improved ...