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What Happens When a Pope Gets Too Sick To Do the Job?

Pope Francis remains hospitalized with a severe lung infection, but while clear procedures exist for the resignation or death of a pope, no specific laws define how leadership is handled if the leader of the Catholic Church is unconscious or unable to govern.

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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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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.

Pope is awake, resting on Tenth day of hospitalization

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Pope is awake, resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney problem detected

Pope Francis woke up and was continuing therapies Monday on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung infection that has caused kidney failure complications, the Vatican said.

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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.

Pope rests in his 10th day of hospitalization but remains in critical condition

Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.

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Vatican announces daily evening prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter's Square

The Vatican on Monday announced the start of nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, and ...

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Tool of faith or digital distraction? Catholic Church offers indulgences to faithful who fast from social media

Over the past century, Catholic leaders have wrestled with how much to embrace new forms of communication technology.

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Pope Francis writes personal message to supporters amid hospitalization. Read his statement

Pope Francis is thanking Catholics around the world for their prayers as he continues battling double pneumonia in a Rome ...

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‘Conclave’ cast reacts to Pope Francis’ health crisis at SAG Awards 2025: ‘We are very worried’

The cast of “Conclave” is praying for Pope Francis. The film’s stars Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow and ...

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How a new Pope is chosen and why white smoke is so important?

As Pope Francis fights double pneumonia in hospital, many are hoping the leader of the Catholic church makes a full ...

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Connecticut's Catholic community shares support and prayers for Pope Francis

Prayers continue for Pope Francis as he battles double pneumonia. According to the Vatican, the pope remains in critical ...

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Will Pope Francis step down? Know about 4 Indian Cardinals who will participate in papal conclave

Pope Francis, 88, is receiving treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital following serious lung problems, fueling conjectures ...

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Who is in charge when a pope is hospitalized or becomes incapacitated?

Francis' age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is ...

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