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Pope Francis cared deeply for the poor, opened up Catholic Church

The changes Francis brought to the papacy were more than skin deep. He opened the church to the outside world in ways none of his predecessors had done before.

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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 sick

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How is Pope Francis doing? The Vatican says he rested well and met church officials

Pope Francis "rested well throughout the night" in the hospital, the Vatican says, and even met with Vatican officials to sign several documents linked to sainthood designations on Monday.

Pope sends message from hospital bed

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Archbishop of Denver prays for Pope Francis’ recovery in hospital

The Archdiocese of Denver is offering prayers during Pope Francis' prolonged hospitalization with double pneumonia.

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Pope Francis had a 'good' night in hospital, slept and is resting, says Vatican

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a "good" night in hospital, slept and is resting, the Vatican said on Monday. The pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 after having trouble breathing for several days and subsequently had pneumonia diagnosed in both lungs.

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"Pray for me:" Pope sends message from hospital bed

Pope Francis sent a message from his hospital bed as the Vatican said in a health update Sunday that he remains in "critical" condition but "has not presented any further respiratory crises." The big picture: The Vatican said in its Sunday statement that the 88-year-old Catholic church leader is being treated for a kidney problem in addition to his respiratory issues,

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What does the Catholic Church do when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?

And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally incapacitated. As a result, even though Pope Francis remains ...

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Pope Francis maintains daily contact with Gaza’s Catholic community despite critical illness

Pope Francis continues to call Gazas Holy Family parish every night, despite battling pneumonia, to offer prayers and support ...

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What is a conclave? The secret process that determines who will be the next pope

Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.

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Pope Francis Declares Korean War Army Chaplain Emil Kapaun ‘Venerable’

Renowned Korean War military chaplain and Kansas native Emil Joseph Kapaun was declared “venerable” by Pope Francis on ...

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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 ...

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Pope Francis' health unchanged, but he "slept well" as thousands pray in a rainy St. Peter's Square

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square on a chilly, rainy evening to pray for an ailing Pope Francis.

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This Is Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2025

In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of conversion ...

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