What happens if a pope resigns?
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has demonstrated the process by which a pope might step down and be replaced.
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What happens when a pope resigns?
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has demonstrated the process by which a pope might step down and be replaced.
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When the pope is sick or incapacitated, who leads the Catholic Church?
Pope Francis’ hospital stay is raising obvious questions about what happens if he loses consciousness for a prolonged period, or whether he might follow in Pope Benedict XVI’s footsteps and resign if he becomes unable to lead.
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What happens when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated? The answer isn't clear.
Francis' hospital stay is raising questions about what happens if he loses consciousness for a prolonged period, or whether he might follow in Pope Benedict XVI's footsteps and resign.
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It’s time for a change.The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI could position the church
Pope Francis suffers new breathing crises, is back on noninvasive ventilation, Vatican says
The Vatican says that Pope Francis has suffered two new episodes of acute respiratory crises and has been put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation
Pope’s Illness Is Surrounded by Intrigue Over Possible Resignation
A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is anyone’s guess.
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When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next — even before ‘Conclave’
(AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) FILE-- A mosaic icon of Pope Francis is lifted to be placed next to the icon of Benedict XVI inside St. Peter and Paul’s Basilica in Rome, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) FILE-- The tapestries showing late ...
What happens when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated? The answer isn't clear.
Francis' hospital stay is raising questions about what happens if he loses consciousness for a prolonged period, or whether he might follow in Pope Benedict XVI's footsteps and resign.
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Pope Francis Health Update Given by Vatican After One Week in Hospital
The pope was admitted to hospital on February 14 where he is fighting a complex respiratory infection and pneumonia in both lungs.
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What happens if a pope resigns?
Pope Benedict XVI waves to well-wishers in the penultimate day of his papacy ... and church officials tasked with selecting the next pope — had already arrived in Rome. March 1, 2013, marked the beginning of a short “interregnum” period before ...
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Who will be the next pope? What to know about Pope Francis condition, conclave process
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.