Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before ...
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...
Who is Pope Francis? Catholic pontiff is hospitalized with pneumonia
Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has held his title for 12 years. What to know about the Jesuit.
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes incapacitated, AP explains
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...
Sacramento-area Catholic church reacts to Pope Francis’ health
Catholics around the world including at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Carmichael are praying for Pope Francis as he ...
How does the Catholic Church elect a new pope? Here's how a conclave works
Cardinals, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), are bishops and Vatican officials from all ...
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How is a new pope selected?
Upon the resignation or death of a pope, a group of clergy members known as the College of Cardinals would be called to ...