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 ...
What happens when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated? The answer isn't clear.
Francis' hospital stay is raising questions about what happens if he loses consciousness for a prolonged period, or whether ...
Pope Francis’ ‘complex’ health crisis triggers wave of prayer and uncertainty across Rome
People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the ...
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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.
When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next — even before ‘Conclave’
The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like ...
What happens if Pope Francis resigns or becomes incapacitated?
Despite his hospital stay, Pope Francis remains in charge of the Catholic Church. But what if his health continues to decline ...
Pope marks 1 week in hospital with pneumonia as the obvious question gets asked: Might he resign?
Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14 after a case of bronchitis worsened; doctors later diagnosed a ...
Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
The Vatican says Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with ...
How does the Catholic Church elect a new pope? Here's how a conclave works
Cardinals, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), are bishops and Vatican officials from all ...
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What is the consistory convened by Pope Francis?
Pope Francis, who is currently hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, convened a consistory in preparation for upcoming ...
Pope marks a week in hospital with pneumonia as the obvious question is asked: Might he resign?
Pope Francis marked the one-week point Friday in his hospital stay, getting up to eat breakfast as the 88-year-old pontiff ...