What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
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What's Next for Catholic Church as Pope Francis Fights Infection
Pope Francis continues recovery as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on
Pope continues recovery, sleeps well as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on
Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health
Thousands gather in St. Peter’s Square to pray for Pope Francis
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 Church in new directions.
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Pope Francis: What happens when Roman Catholic leader dies? Traditions and succession explained
With uncertainty on Pope Francis's health, a list of cardinals emerged ready to succeed him. The Catholic Church has an elaborate procedure for electing a new pope.
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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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. John Paul II Chapel, Adoration was led by the chaplain at noon, followed by Holy Mass. Let's continue to pray for Pope Francis. pic.twitter.com/ZCZm5mskYg
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Pope Francis shows slight improvement in the hospital
Pope Francis, 88, has been in critical condition since the weekend but showed improvement and resumed some work Monday, the Vatican said.