Pope's condition remains 'stationary' on 27th day in hospital, Vatican says
The pope rested peacefully overnight as he begins his 27th consecutive day in hospital this morning, the Vatican said.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Pope has 'peaceful night' after his prognosis improves and is lifted
Thursday will mark the 12th anniversary of when Pope Francis was voted to succeed Pope Benedict XVI, who previously resigned. ABC News' Megan Forrester contributed to this report.
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...