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Pope Francis continues recovery as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on

Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from pneumonia. That is after doctors reported a slight improvement in his condition, which nevertheless remains critical.

The Washington Post · 4h

Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Ch

ABC · 1h

Pope Francis 'rested well, all night long' in hospital, Vatican says

ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis "rested well, all night long" in the hospital, Vatican officials said in a brief update on Tuesday morning. Francis, 88, has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14 following a bout with bronchitis.

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The Associated Press on MSN · 9h

What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?

While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious. And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally incapacitated.

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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 over the world who are personally chosen by the pope. They are recognizable by their red vestments and they elect a new pope when the time comes.

Yahoo · 15h

Local Catholic church reacts to Pope Francis' health

The eyes of millions around the world are on Pope Francis who is reported to be in critical condition. Moldova's government, a fierce critic of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, appealed to the country's clergy on Sunday to "tell the truth" about the war,

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Pope Francis in Critical Condition as Vatican Prepares for Possible Succession

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LIVE UPDATES: Vatican reports pope rested well after hundreds pray rosary in St. Peter’s Square

On February 24, prayers for Pope Francis continued at Gemelli Hospital, where the Holy Father remains hospitalized. In the St ...

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Vatican announces daily evening prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter’s Square

Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for ...

Headstrong Francis Put the Church Above His Health, Vatican Observers Say

Many who know him said that Francis, driven by a sense of mission and a discipline born of his early training, essentially ...

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'Jesus Wept' author chronicles the debates roiling the Catholic church

Philip Shenon talks about the past seven popes, and how efforts to reform the Church with the Second Vatican Council led to power struggles and doctrinal debates that lasted for decades.

The trifacial Trinity: the paintings the Vatican is hiding?

In a curious chapter of the Catholic Church's history, the trifacial Trinities that were painted were deemed so unorthodox ...

The Vatican Protocol: What Happens When Pope Can No Longer Serve?

Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he continues to battle double pneumonia and a lung infection, with doctors ...

Argentina prays for native son Francis, the first Latin American pope in history

Catholics from across Argentina have flocked to churches to pray for the recovery of native son Pope Francis, the first Latin ...

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