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.
Sacramento-area Catholic church reacts to Pope Francis’ health
Our Lady of Assumption in Carmichael is actively praying for Pope Francis's health after learning of his recent health issues ...
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 ...
Vatican announces daily evening prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter’s Square
Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for ...
Hundreds gather at St. Matthew's Cathedral in DC to pray for Pope Francis' recovery
WASHINGTON (7News) — Pope Francis' condition is still "critical" Monday morning, according to the Vatican. It has been a bit ...
Pope Francis Health Update Issued After Early Kidney Failure Detected
The pontiff's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, according to doctors.
Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is ill or incapacitated?
A legislative gap in the Vatican's laws leaves Pope Francis in charge despite his severe illness. An initiative to rectify ...
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What happens to Catholic Church leadership if the pope is ill?
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...
Pope is resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney failure detected
ROME -- Pope Francis was resting Monday morning after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex ...