Pope Francis battles pneumonia - and rumours of resignation
As Pope Francis has battled double pneumonia in hospital for nearly three weeks, talk of the 88-year-old pontiff's death or ...
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EXPLAINER: Understanding how the Catholic Church operates, who leads when Pope is sick
An article by Manchester Evening News states that while the Pope holds ultimate authority, much of the day-to-day governance ...
How Is A New Pope Chosen: Everything You Need To Know About Conclave
On Monday, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis suffered two episodes of acute respiratory failure due to accumulated ...
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What does the Catholic Church do when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally incapacitated. As a result, even though Pope Francis remains ...
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made ...
Pope resting after acute breathing crises forced him to resume noninvasive ventilation
ROME — Pope Francis rested early Tuesday after he suffered further setbacks in his fight against double pneumonia: two new ...
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Pope Francis’s respiratory issues stabilize, but condition remains guarded
Pope Francis stabilizes after respiratory crises, continues fight against double pneumonia. Vatican reports no new infection, but prognosis remains guarded.
In Pittsburgh, Many Sentiments About Pope’s Health Reflect Concern, Not Closeness
On a recent weekend in this once deeply Catholic city, many expressed worry about Pope Francis, but there was also an air of ...