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 ...
Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in
Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert and ...
Pope Francis writes personal message amid hospitalization. Read his statement
Pope Francis is thanking Catholics around the world for their prayers as he continues battling double pneumonia in a Rome ...
Dallas faithful pray for Pope Francis amid pontiff’s current health struggles
Churches across Dallas have lifted up Pope Francis in prayer Sunday morning after his recent hospitalization, asking he feel ...
Pope Francis Has ‘Mild’ Kidney Failure And Remains In Critical Condition, Vatican Says In Latest Update
Francis remains in critical condition but has not suffered any additional crises, the Vatican said Sunday evening, after ...
What does the Catholic Church do when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
What happens when a pope is incapacitated? Is he still pope? Pope Francis' age and prolonged illness have raised questions ...
Chicago Catholics pray for Pope Francis as he remains in critical condition
Chicago-area Catholics gathered at Holy Name Cathedral on Sunday to pray for the health of Pope Francis, who remained in ...
Church-goers in North Hollywood hold mass for Pope Francis' recovery following recent hospitalization
Pope Francis was on the minds of everyone who came to mass at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Hollywood Sunday ...
Pope Francis shares written message while continuing hospitalization
Pope Francis purportedly shared a written message from his hospital bed while remaining in critical condition and continuing ...