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What Happens to the Leadership of the Catholic Church When a Pope Is Sick or Incapacitated?

The Vatican has laws to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but they don't apply if he is sick.

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Pope is Sick: How Catholic Church Chooses New Leader & Who Could be Next in Line

The Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis is currently hospitalized due to double pneumonia also known as bilateral pneumonia that affects the lungs. According to the Vatican, Pope was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic for diagnostic tests and treatment for bronchitis.

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Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is sick? And who will be next pope?

Under Catholic canon law, the pope holds several key titles, including the successor of the Apostle Peter, the head of the college of bishops, the Vicar of Christ and the pastor of the universal Catholic Church. These roles, along with his power, have remained unchanged since he became the 266th pope on March 13, 2013.

Pope Francis is in critical condition, Vatican says

Newsweek on MSN · 6h

Vatican Announces Pope Francis Has New Complication, in Critical Condition

Pope Francis appears to have an "early, mild renal insufficiency" as he remains hospitalized in critical condition, the Holy See Press Office said in Sunday evening update.

Catholic News Agency · 52m

Live updates: Pope Francis’ condition ‘remains critical,’ Vatican says Sunday afternoon

“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” the Vatican statement said. The pope expressed particular gratitude for the well wishes he received from his fellow patients in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and asked for continued prayers.

MyJoyOnline · 53m

Pope Francis remains ‘critical’ and has kidney problem, Vatican says

Pope Francis remains in a "critical" condition, but "has not presented any further respiratory crises", the Vatican said in a statement on Sunday.

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Global prayers as Vatican says pope still 'critical'

Pope Francis's condition "remains critical", the Vatican said Sunday on his 10th day in hospital as Catholics around the ...

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Vatican: Pope Francis showing signs of kidney failure; speculation rising over what could happen next

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with speculation now rising over what could happen next for both him and the seat he holds.

Vatican designates St. Edward in Palm Beach as basilica, first in Palm Beach County

The beloved religious institution is now the Basilica of St. Edward, just as church officials begin to plan a centenary celebration.

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Vatican on edge as headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church prepares for the worst: Swiss guard rehearse funeral amid Pope's grim pneumonia warning, says, ‘I m…

Pope Francis, 88, is facing a severe pneumonia-related health crisis, raising global concerns. The Vatican confirmed he is ...

Vatican ‘let down’ by financier in London property deal, High Court says

Judge rejects dishonesty allegations but finds Raffaele Mincione’s representation of Chelsea building’s value was ‘not frank’ ...

Latin America Prays for Francis, Region's First Pope

People across Latin America prayed for Pope Francis, the first leader of the Catholic Church to come from the region, as the Vatican reported on Saturday the Argentina-born pontiff was in critical ...

Prayers for ailing Pope Francis dominate Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral

Michael Duffy, the rector at St. Agnes, the seat of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, addressed the pope’s condition during ...

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