Watching an ailing pontiff: What could come next for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis’s battle with double pneumonia is the most serious health complication the pontiff has suffered from since ...
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 Health: Vatican Issues Thursday Morning Update
Despite his hospitalization, the pope has maintained a degree of governance and authorized the appointment of four new ...
Vatican makes new plans for Ash Wednesday as worst is apparently over in pope's pneumonia battle
The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.
Another woman takes over a top job at the Vatican, this time running the city state administration
ROME — Another woman is taking over a top management job in the Vatican : Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian nun, was named Saturday as president of the Vatican City State, making her essentially ...
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From Vatican City to the Queen City: Buffalo's Catholic community prays for Pope Francis' recovery
From Vatican City to the Queen City, prayers are being said for the recovery of Pope Francis, who is currently in critical ...
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Vatican work continues apace even with Pope Francis in hospital
Although certain doctrinal matters require the pope's direct attention, senior Catholic cardinals and other Vatican officials can make many of the daily decisions that govern the global Church.
Pope Francis’ health crisis sparks prayers from thousands outside the Vatican
Thousands of people have gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his ...
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Who is Pope Francis? Catholic pontiff is hospitalized with pneumonia
The Vatican has asked for prayers for the ... He is the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, according to e-Catholic 2000. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on ...