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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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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 apply if he is sick or even unconscious.
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 transferred and under what circumstances.
Pope Francis shares message from hospital: What happens if he resigns?
He shared a message from the hospital. Pope Francis shared a message on social media Sunday as he remained hospitalized in critical condition with a complex lung infection . According to the Vatican,
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Who is eligible to be the next pope?
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Vatican announces daily evening prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter's Square
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Pope Francis: Cardinals in line to succeed 88-year-old pontiff amid battle with pneumonia
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The Pope Is in a ‘Good Mood’ but ‘Not Out of Danger,’ His Doctors Say
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Pope marks a week in hospital with pneumonia as the obvious question is asked: Might he resign?
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Pope Francis health deteriorating as he takes fresh action to protect his legacy, detail emerge
Pope Francis, 88, has been hospitalized with severe bronchitis, raising concerns about his ability to continue leading the ...