What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
His age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is transferred and under what circumstances.
Pope Francis Sends Message Amid Health Issues: ‘Thank You for Your Closeness’
While His Holiness remains hospitalized in critical condition, he turned to social media Sunday to thank the world for ...
Pope is conscious, receiving supplemental oxygen, had a peaceful night following respiratory crisis
The Vatican says Pope Francis is still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen after doctors earlier said that the ...
Pope Francis is conscious and receiving supplemental oxygen following a respiratory crisis
Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...
San Antonio archbishop prays for Pope Francis, in critical condition
As Pope Francis suffers from a respiratory crisis, San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller calls for prayers.
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Pope's breathing 'crisis' reportedly passes, but he's still on oxygen
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – While Italy's main news agency reported that Pope Francis' respiratory "crisis" had subsided, a Vatican ...
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Outpouring of goodwill messages for ailing Pope Francis
Majority of Catholic churches in Kenya, Vatican and beyond took a moment Sunday to pray for Pope Francis, who has been ailing ...
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Pope Francis shares message from hospital: 'Thank you for your prayers'
Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday after suffering a severe respiratory crisis this weekend.  He shared a message from the hospital.  Pope Francis shared a message on social media ...