What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
His age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is transferred and under what circumstances.
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'He's a fighter': Pope Francis's critical health condition prompts prayers from Chicago Catholics
In its latest update Sunday morning, the Vatican says Pope Francis is conscious but still receiving high flows of ...
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Opinion | For ‘Aastha’ Or To Overcome FOMO, You Won’t Return From Mahakumbh Unchanged
The Mahakumbh will ignite a spiritual spark. It will reaffirm the belief in Bharat, a land that has faced countless attacks throughout history, striving to preserve its Sanatani identity ...
Pope is conscious, receiving supplemental oxygen, had a peaceful night following respiratory crisis
Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and ...
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Hospitalized pope urges deacons to selfless service as thousands gather for jubilee Mass
The message, centered on selfless service and forgiveness, emphasized three fundamental aspects of diaconal ministry: ...
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Vatican says Pope Francis is ‘peaceful’ after ‘respiratory crisis’
Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Francis who remains in critical condition at a Rome hospital while battling double pneumonia. The Vatican said on Saturday that the 88-year-old pontiff ...
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Pope Francis has a peaceful night after recent breathing crisis
The severe breathing crisis that Francis experienced on Feb. 22 has been overcome. The pope is not sedated. He is seated in an armchair and eating normally.