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Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health
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 Church in new directions.
Pope Francis still critical but shows 'slight improvement', Vatican says
VATICAN CITY -Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement", the Vatican said on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff is spending his 11th night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital,
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What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ... specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally incapacitated.
Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of transition.
What happens when Pope Francis passes away? A step-by-step guide on Vatican’s Papal transition process
Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition due to pneumonia. If he passes away, the Vatican will follow a structured process—confirming his death, breaking the papal seal, holding a nine-day mourning period,
What Happens When a Pope Dies? Vatican Traditions Explained
The death of a pope triggers a series of ancient traditions, some dating back to the Roman Empire. Here’s what would unfold if Pope Francis were to pass away.
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 continues recovery, sleeps well as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on
Pope Francis continued his recovery from pneumonia Tuesday as the Vatican set in motion a nightly marathon of prayers from ...
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LIVE UPDATES: Vatican reports pope rested well after hundreds pray rosary in St. Peter’s Square
On February 24, prayers for Pope Francis continued at Gemelli Hospital, where the Holy Father remains hospitalized. In the St ...
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Vatican reports Pope Francis, still in critical condition with pneumonia and renal failure, had a good night
Pope Francis, in hospital in a critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, passed a good night and was resting, the ...
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The 8 Longest Serving Popes in Catholic Church History
Discover the longest serving popes in history, whose enduring legacy continues to shape the Church long after their tenure ...
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Vatican to host rosary Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square as prayers pour in from around the world
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, will lead a public recitation of the rosary at 9 p.m. Feb. 24 in St.
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Pope Francis has seen a 'slight improvement' in his health as Vatican issue statement
Yesterday the Vatican issued a more positive health update on Pope Francis than in recent days, as they said there has been a ...
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 ...
Pope Francis shows slight improvement and resumes some work, while still critical, Vatican says
ROME — Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his ...