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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.

Detroit Free Press · 7h

Who is Pope Francis? Catholic pontiff is hospitalized with pneumonia

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has held his title for 12 years. What to know about the Jesuit.

Tempo · 10h

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.

Vatican reports slight improvement

malaymail · 15h

Vatican reports Pope Francis, still in critical condition with pneumonia and renal failure, had a good night

Pope Francis, in hospital in a critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, passed a good night and was resting, the Vatican said today.

The Tablet · 1h

Vatican reports ‘slight improvement’ but Pope’s condition remains critical

The Vatican reported a “slight improvement” in the Pope’s condition on Monday evening, though it continued to describe his situation as “critical”.

The Gazette · 17h

Pope Francis still critical but shows 'slight improvement', Vatican says

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement", the Vatican said on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff is spending his 11th night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, making it the longest hospital stay of his nearly 12-year papacy.

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Pope Francis shows slight improvement in lab tests, Vatican says

Pope Francis showed slight improvement in laboratory tests Monday and resumed some work activities, including calling a ...

America Magazine5h

Vatican to host rosary Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square as prayers pour in from around the world

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, will lead a public recitation of the rosary at 9 p.m. Feb. 24 in St.

The Mirror US on MSN8d

Pope Francis appoints an Italian nun as the first woman governor of Vatican City

Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian nun, was named president of the Vatican City State, the 44-hectare (108-acre) territory ...

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 ...

Pope Francis shows slight improvement and resumes some work, while still critical, Vatican says

ROME — Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his ...

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Pope Francis attends Mass hours after 'respiratory crisis,' remains critical

For the latest news, view our story for Monday, Feb. 24. Pope Francis remained in critical condition but attended Mass in the hospital Sunday and has not experienced a recurrence of the ...

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