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The Boston Globe · 22m

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 Record, Bergen County on … · 4d

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.

Associated Press · 9h

What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes incapacitated, AP explains

While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious.

Pope Francis is in critical condition, Vatican says

Newsweek on MSN · 8h

Vatican Announces Pope Francis Has New Complication, in Critical Condition

Pope Francis appears to have an "early, mild renal insufficiency" as he remains hospitalized in critical condition, the Holy See Press Office said in Sunday evening update.

Catholic News Agency · 2h

Live updates: Pope Francis’ condition ‘remains critical,’ Vatican says Sunday afternoon

“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” the Vatican statement said. The pope expressed particular gratitude for the well wishes he received from his fellow patients in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and asked for continued prayers.

WMUR on MSN · 1h

Vatican: Pope Francis showing signs of kidney failure; speculation rising over what could happen next

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with speculation now rising over what could happen next for both him and the seat he holds.

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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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What Happens to the Leadership of the Catholic Church When a Pope Is Sick or Incapacitated?

The Vatican has laws to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but they don't apply if he is sick.

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Vatican designates St. Edward in Palm Beach as basilica, first in Palm Beach County

The beloved religious institution is now the Basilica of St. Edward, just as church officials begin to plan a centenary ...

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Vatican on edge as headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church prepares for the worst: Swiss guard rehearse funeral amid Pope's grim pneumonia warning, says, ‘I m…

Pope Francis, 88, is facing a severe pneumonia-related health crisis, raising global concerns. The Vatican confirmed he is ...

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Prayers for ailing Pope Francis dominate Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral

Michael Duffy, the rector at St. Agnes, the seat of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, addressed the pope’s condition during ...

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