Pope Francis notching important milestones as he recovers from pneumonia
The recovery of Pope Francis from double pneumonia continued Wednesday as he inched toward notching some important milestones ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 duties to cardinals as questions swirl about the near and long-term future of hi ...
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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 ...