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 ...
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Faithful unite in St. Peter's Square praying for pope's health
Entrusting the pope "to the powerful intercession of most holy Mary," the cardinal said, "may she sustain him in this time of ...
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Despite ‘critical’ condition, pope is working from hospital room
Health professionals, patients, family members and members of the board of the foundation that oversees Rome’s Gemelli ...
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Cardinal Parolin: Palestinians must not be deported from Gaza
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his idea of emptying Gaza of more than 2 million Palestinians so it could become a ...
Pope shows ‘slight improvement’ ahead of special prayers at St. Peter’s
Pope Francis remained in critical condition as the Vatican called senior church officials in Rome to a special saying of the rosary in St. Peter’s Square.
Local parishioners pray for the recovery of Pope Francis
The lapdog vice-president, with evidently a lot of time on his hands, has managed to be firmly rebuked by Pope Francis, ...
Pope's Condition Is Slightly Improving, Vatican Says
Pope Francis' condition has slightly improved, the Vatican said in a medical update on Monday, adding that his "slight" ...