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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

The Record, Bergen County on … · 4d

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.

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What's Next for Catholic Church as Pope Francis Fights Infection

Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome as doctors treat a worsening respiratory infection that the Vatican has described as a "complex clinical picture." The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Friday following a weeklong struggle with bronchitis that required additional medical intervention.

Pope Is Resting on Tenth Day of Hospitalization

Pope is awake, resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early kidney failure found

Pope Francis remained in critical condition but didn’t experience any further respiratory issues since the weekend and he’s able to feed himself.

The Associated Press on MSN · 23m

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

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung infection that has provoked the early stages of kidney insufficiency, the Vatican said.

Newsweek on MSN · 3h

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 Francis, Conclave and Reacts

New York Post · 1h

‘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 Sergio Castellitto sent well-wishes to the 88-year-old sovereign — who has been hospitalized for health issues — at the SAG Awards 2025 on Sunday.

The Washington Post · 1d

Pope Francis says he’s ‘confidently continuing’ care amid health crisis

The update to Francis’s condition came Sunday in the written text of his regular Angelus prayer after he had been listed as “critical” on Saturday.

Variety on MSN · 9h

‘Conclave' Cast Reacts to Pope Francis Being in Critical Condition: ‘I Really Wish Him Well'

As Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, the events of “Conclave” have never felt more timely. The cast of the movie, who took home the top honor of best film ensemble at Sunday night’s SAG Awards,

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Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is ill or incapacitated?

A legislative gap in the Vatican's laws leaves Pope Francis in charge despite his severe illness. An initiative to rectify ...

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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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Gemelli, the pope's hospital dubbed 'Vatican III' by John Paul II

Rome's Gemelli hospital, where Pope Francis is being treated for pneumonia, is the favoured choice of pontiffs — to the point ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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