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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

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With Pope Francis in critical condition, what's next for the Catholic Church?

As Pope Francis remains in critical condition at Gemelli Hospital in Rome - still in charge of the Vatican and the worldwide Roman Catholic church - millions of the devout are praying for his full recovery,

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Pope Francis has acute respiratory crises, the Vatican says

Pope Francis experienced more respiratory problems and went on noninvasive ventilation on Monday, the Vatican said, as the head of the Roman Catholic Church battles double pneumonia in the hospital.

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Who's who at the Vatican?

Other than Pope Francis, these are the most powerful people at the Vatican.

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Decline in U.S. Catholic Church doesn’t have a political solution

Since Vatican II ended in 1965, the Catholic Church has seen a massive decline in the United States. Why are people leaving?

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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 ...

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The pope has increased his physical activity and celebrated the start of Lent, Vatican says

Pope Francis increased his physical activity Wednesday, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and celebrated the start of ...

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A Church Led by Shepherds: Vatican II’s Blueprint for Bishops

COMMENTARY: The Council’s Decree ‘Christus Dominus’ is a vivid reminder of the meaning of the bishop’s pastoral role in the ...

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Pope has increased his physical activity and celebrated start of Lent, Vatican says

Pope Francis increased his physical activity Wednesday, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and celebrated the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead, the Vatican said.The Holy Father ...

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Pope's illness spreads doubt at Vatican

St Peter's Square is bustling, but behind the Vatican's walls, activities have slowed as the Catholic Church grapples with the uncertainty caused by the absence of Pope Francis.

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Pope Francis slept well with a ventilation mask during his 20th night in the hospital

Pope Francis “rested well” during his 20th night in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and “woke up after 8 a.m.,” the Vatican said at 8 ...

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