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From the Cadaver Pope to Resignations: How Data Unveils Unexpected Papal Trends
The history of the papacy is filled with unusual, dramatic events. From a pope put on trial after death to a resignation that ...
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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 succession, from the moment of death to the election of a new pontiff. Discover the ...
Pope marks the 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalized but with condition improving
Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia ...
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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 ...
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When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next
But he’s on track to equal or surpass Pope Gregory XII, perhaps best known for being the most recent pope to resign until Pope Benedict XVI did so in 2013. Gregory was 88 when he stepped down in ...
Pope Francis Gives Strong Indication Whether He'll Step Down
Pope Francis has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia, and it's making some question whether he'll step ...