What happens if Pope Francis resigns or becomes incapacitated?
Despite his hospital stay, Pope Francis remains in charge of the Catholic Church. But what if his health continues to decline?
Pope Francis’ Critical Condition Sees Global Media Outlets Preparing to Descend Upon Rome
Global media outlets, including CNN, CBS and NBC, are getting ready to descend upon Rome and Vatican City following reports that Pope Francis is in critical condition. Logistical aspects such as ...
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What happens to leadership of Catholic Church when pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
Still, Francis' hospital stay is raising obvious questions about what happens if he loses consciousness for a prolonged ...
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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What happens when Pope Francis dies
When Benedict XVI was buried, his coffin also contained coins minted ... Two to three weeks after the pope’s funeral, the College of Cardinals will convene in the Sistine Chapel to hold a conclave, ...
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Pope Francis health: How the papal funeral will be different this time
The late Pope Benedict XVI’s papal ring is seen on his finger ... Pope Francis issued small reforms in 2024 that would make his funeral more focused on humility, austerity, and his own personal ...
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Pope' funeral 'being rehearsed' as Francis I keeps fighting pneumonia
Pope Francis' funeral is allegedly being rehearsed after ... be laid to rest in a single zinc-lined wooden casket. Pope Benedict XVI, Francis' predecessor, was buried in three coffins.
Pope Francis Suffers Serious Setback in Pneumonia Battle
Pope Francis has suffered a serious setback in his two-week battle with double pneumonia. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
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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Rehearsals for Pope’s funeral ‘underway’ at Vatican after Pontiff ‘fears he won’t survive’ double pneumonia
THE Pope's funeral is being rehearsed after the ailing ... That is not always the case, however, as with Pope Benedict XVI who stepped back after eight years due to ill health.
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What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or 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 ...
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What happens if Pope Francis resigns 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 ...