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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 sick

The 8 Longest Serving Popes in Catholic Church History

Discover the longest serving popes in history, whose enduring legacy continues to shape the Church long after their tenure has ended.

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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 over the world who are personally chosen by the pope. They are recognizable by their red vestments and they elect a new pope when the time comes.

Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition

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Critically-ill pope 'not in pain': Vatican source

Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, was conscious and "not in pain" Monday, the Vatican and a source said, amid global concern over the pontiff's health. His initial bronchitis developed into double pneumonia and on Saturday the Vatican warned for the first time that the pope's condition was critical.

Who will be the next pope? Pope Francis remains in critical condition. Here's what to know

What pontiff is next in line to head the Catholic Church? Pope Francis remains in critical condition, says Vatican. Here's update and what to know

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Pope Francis has restful night but is still in critical condition

Pope Francis is being treated for double pneumonia and recent blood tests also revealed "mild renal insufficiency."

Vatican announces daily prayers for Pope Francis

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Vatican announces daily evening prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter's Square

The Vatican No. 2, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, is to lead the first prayer on Monday evening. Francis, who has double pneumonia and the early stages of kidney insufficiency, was awake and in good spirits Monday.

Vatican announces nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter’s Square

The Vatican on Monday announced the start of nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, and invited Romans and others to join in, as the 88-year-old pontiff battled a complex lung infection and complications.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Latin America Prays for Francis, Region's First Pope

People across Latin America prayed for Pope Francis, the first leader of the Catholic Church to come from the region, as the Vatican reported on Saturday the Argentina-born pontiff was in critical condition in a Rome hospital.

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Pope Francis remains critical: How Vatican elects its new leader through the 'secretive' papal conclave

While the Vatican has assured that the Pope’s condition is stable, his age and history of health concerns have led to renewed ...

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Pope Francis 'resting' after 10th night in hospital, Vatican says

ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis is "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican ...

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Tool of faith or digital distraction? Catholic Church offers indulgences to faithful who fast from social media

Over the past century, Catholic leaders have wrestled with how much to embrace new forms of communication technology.

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Headstrong Francis Put the Church Above His Health, Vatican Observers Say

Many who know him said that Francis, driven by a sense of mission and a discipline born of his early training, essentially ...

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The Vatican Protocol: What Happens When Pope Can No Longer Serve?

Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he continues to battle double pneumonia and a lung infection, with doctors ...

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"Pray for me:" Pope sends message from hospital bed

Pope Francis sent a message from his hospital bed as the Vatican said in a health update Sunday that he remains in "critical" ...

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Who is in charge when a pope is hospitalized or becomes incapacitated?

Francis' age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is ...

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