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The Boston Globe · 3d

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.

Detroit Free Press · 2d

Who is Pope Francis? Catholic pontiff is hospitalized with pneumonia

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has held his title for 12 years. What to know about the Jesuit.

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Pope Francis, Vatican

The Washington Post · 2d

Pope Francis’ health crisis sparks prayers from thousands outside the Vatican

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Ch

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Thousands pray for Pope Francis outside the Vatican

As Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s No. 2, led prayers for 45 minutes on a chilly, rainy night Monday, the faithful fingered rosary beads while hoping for Francis’ recovery. The Vatican issued a dose of optimism earlier in the evening, delivering a more upbeat health bulletin than in recent days.

Chicago Tribune · 11h

Pope Francis sits upright in an armchair as Argentines in Rome pray for his recovery

Pope Francis was sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia Wednesday, the Vatican said, as Argentines, Romans and others kept up the steady stream of prayers for his recovery.

16hon MSN

Who could be the next pope after Vatican issues health update on Francis

The Catholic world was thrown into uncertainty earlier this month when Pope Francis was taken to hospital with a respiratory ...

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Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health

The 88-year-old Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in critical condition despite showing a slight improvement ...

The Mirror US on MSN10d

Pope Francis appoints an Italian nun as the first woman governor of Vatican City

Another woman is stepping into a high-ranking role in the Vatican: Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian nun, was appointed ...

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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 ...

11d

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 ...

1don MSN

Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2 over candidates for sainthood

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis, hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with the Vatican ...

Catholic News Agency7h

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis shows ‘further slight improvement’ on Wednesday but prognosis still ‘reserved’

Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the ...

Archdiocese of Louisville holds mass for Pope Francis amid health battle

Holy Family Parish in Louisville became a gathering place for dozens of Catholics, united in prayer for Pope Francis, who is ...

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