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Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is sick?

Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is sick? - Nothing has changed in his status, role or power since Francis was elected the 266th pope on March 13, 2013

Associated Press · 3d

What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes incapacitated, AP explains

While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious.

NBC Chicago on MSN · 1d

With Pope Francis in critical condition, what's next for the Catholic Church?

As Pope Francis remains in critical condition at Gemelli Hospital in Rome - still in charge of the Vatican and the worldwide Roman Catholic church - millions of the devout are praying for his full recovery,

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The Boston Globe · 1d

Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health

The 88-year-old Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in critical condition despite showing a slight improvement after 11 days in the hospital.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Thousands pray for Pope Francis outside the Vatican

As Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s No. 2, led prayers for 45 minutes on a chilly, rainy night Monday, the faithful fingered rosary beads while hoping for Francis’ recovery. The Vatican issued a dose of optimism earlier in the evening, delivering a more upbeat health bulletin than in recent days.

CBS News · 1d

Pope Francis' health stays critical but stable as Vatican starts nightly prayers in St. Peter's Square

The Vatican has set in motion nightly prayers for Pope Francis in the hope that he might recover and get back to leading the Catholic Church.

Mother Jones12h

The Pope Is Critically Ill. Far-Right Catholic Trolls Are Out in Force.

Over the weekend, the Vatican announced serious complications in the recovery of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff, who ...

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Pope's condition shows 'slight improvement,' Vatican says

The slight renal insufficiency the pope had in recent days subsided and a CAT scan of the chest showed a normal evolution of ...

Pope Francis’ health crisis sparks prayers from thousands outside the Vatican

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, ...

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Lost opportunity that might have reshaped the Catholic Church

A little-remembered gathering in the 1960s could have stopped the problems which now batter the Church’s reputation, a new ...

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‘Women Manage Better’—While Hospitalized, Pope Francis Appoints First-Ever Female President in the Vatican

Pope Francis is arguably one of the most progressive popes to lead the Catholic Church. His position on LGBTQ+ people shook ...

Catholic News Agency6h

Poor Clare abbess criticizes Vatican order to close convents with fewer than five nuns

The Poor Clare abbess of the Monastery of Santo Cristo de Balaguer in Spain is calling out for criticism a 2018 rule ...

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2 Minnesotans are being considered for sainthood

The Catholic Church is believed to have recognized more than 10,000 saints. Only 11 have been from the U.S. and none of them have come from Minnesota.

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What Happens When The Pope Dies?

When the Pope passes away, a complex and ancient process begins. Join us as we explore the intricate steps of papal ...

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