Francis’ Illness Raises a Hard Question: Who Governs if the Pope Can’t?
The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses ...
Pope Francis still head of Catholic Church, contrary to claim of resignation | Fact check
The Vatican has not announced Pope Francis is resigning, contrary to online claims. Further, his successor would be elected ...
As resignation speculation swirls, who is in charge if Pope Francis' health falters?
Pope Francis, 88, is fully aware of his health limitations but is "passionate" about serving until his death, one expert says ...
Pope’s Illness Is Surrounded by Intrigue Over Possible Resignation
A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is ...
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Like his predecessors, pope wrote resignation letter in case of impairment
And the postulator of St. John Paul II's sainthood cause, Msgr. Slawomir Oder, in 2010 published the letters Pope John Paul ...
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Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises: Vatican
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday, with his blood parameters remaining stable and no new ...
Who will be the next pope? What to know about Pope Francis condition, conclave process
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
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What happens if a pope resigns?
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has demonstrated the process by which a pope might step down and be replaced.
Vatican says Pope Francis remains critical but stable as he works from hospital
Pope Francis remained in critical but stable condition Tuesday, with his blood parameters remaining stable as he works from ...
What is the Papal Conclave and how long does it last?
Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.