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Pope Francis' funeral is being rehearsed after he warned he may not survive pneumonia
Although rehearsing a papal funeral may seem alarming ... His immediate predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, was buried in three coffins: an inner wooden casket, a second one made of lead, and an outer ...
In his own words: Pope Francis’ views on resigning changed over time
Pope Francis has entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia. Francis has increasingly handed off his ...
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What Happens When The Pope Dies?
When the Pope passes away, a complex and ancient process begins. Join us as we explore the intricate steps of papal ...
Pope’s prognosis still guarded as rumours of imminent death, conclave swirl
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from double pneumonia, as rumours swirl about his potential death, resignation or ...
On This Day: Pope Benedict XVI steps down
Pope Benedict XVI officially stepped down as leader of the Roman Catholic Church, citing a "lack of strength of mind and body ...
Who's who at the Vatican? Here's what to know amid Pope Francis health concerns
For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis' health. The pope has been at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia ...
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Who is in charge when a pope is hospitalized or becomes incapacitated?
Still, 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 ... who ...
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In his own words: Pope’s views on resigning changed over time
especially after the death of Pope Benedict XVI. In his 2024 memoir, “Life,” Francis recounted how he first learned about Benedict’s resignation, the first in 600 years. He said a Vatican ...