Voice of America8d
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 ...
Hosted on MSN20d
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
Canon law requires a papal resignation to be "freely and properly manifested" — as was the case when Benedict announced his resignation in 2013. In 1965, Pope Paul VI wrote letters to the dean ...
Pope Francis Health: Wednesday Morning Update From Vatican
Pope Francis "rested well during the night and woke up shortly after 8:00 a.m.," according to the Holy See Press Office on ...
10 News21d
Who is in charge when a pope is hospitalized or becomes incapacitated?
Canon law requires a papal resignation to be “freely and properly manifested” — as was the case when Benedict announced his resignation in 2013. In 1965, Pope Paul VI wrote letters to the ...
What happens if Pope Francis resigns or becomes incapacitated?
Despite Pope Francis remaining hospitalized in Rome, the pontiff is still very much in charge of the Catholic Church. Still, Francis' hospital stay is raising obvious questions about what happens if ...
The Boston Globe8d
In his own words: Pope Francis’ views on resigning changed over time
especially after the death of Pope Benedict XVI. In his 2024 memoir, “Life: My Story Through History,” Francis recounted how he first learned about Benedict’s resignation, the first in 600 ...
Pope has 'peaceful night' after his prognosis improves and is lifted
The pope rested peacefully overnight after his prognosis was "lifted" on Monday as he begins his 26th straight day in the ...
Pope following Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar as he recovers from pneumonia
Pope Francis is participating in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat from a Rome hospital as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia ...