Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after ...
Pope Francis notching important milestones this week as he recovers from pneumonia in Rome hospital
ROME — The recovery of Pope Francis from double pneumonia continued Wednesday as he inched toward notching some important milestones in his papacy: The 12th anniversary Thursday of his election as ...
History Today: How Pope Benedict changed the Catholic Church with his resignation
Pope Emeritus Benedict stepped down from the papacy, making him the first one to take such a step in six centuries. This ...
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, increasingly handing off his day-to-day ...
Will the health scare force Pope Francis to step down from the papacy? Experts say...
The Pope has previously stated that the papacy is ‘for life’, though he hasn’t entirely ruled out resignation, acknowledging ...
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Pope Benedict XVI: The Story of How a Pope Resigned in 2013
Pope Benedict XVI left his seat as the head of Roman Catholic church. He cited health reasons, noting that he was no longer ...
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What Pope Francis’ voice memo reveals about his understanding of the papacy
Just as Popes John Paul II’s and Benedict’s final days revealed their understandings of the papacy, Francis’ illness has ...
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Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
this pope is “all in and full on” and would not want a dramatically pared down papacy. This week brought back memories of that dramatic day, on February 11, 2013, when Benedict XVI ...
Pope notches important milestones as he recovers from pneumonia
The recovery of the Pope from double pneumonia continues as he inches towards some important milestones in his papacy: the 12th anniversary of his election as pope and a near-record in hospital stays ...
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In Rome, speculation resurfaces over a possible papal resignation
Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic since Feb. 14. As the Jubilee celebrations continue in the ...
Pope Francis: why his papacy matters for Africa – and for the world’s poor and marginalised
Pope Francis has transformed the church from an institution in which a few called the shots to a church of the people of God.