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 ...
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Tool of faith or digital distraction? Catholic Church offers indulgences to faithful who fast from social media
Over the past century, Catholic leaders have wrestled with how much to embrace new forms of communication technology.
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Pope Francis remains hospitalized. Here's what to know about the 88-year-old leader
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, elected as the 266th pope of the Catholic Church in 2013, has been known for his down-to-earth leadership, outspoken support of marginalized communities and interreligious ...
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Vatican: Signs of Kidney Failure as Pope Francis' Condition Critical - TaiwanPlus News
The Vatican says Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, remains in critical condition and is showing signs of ...
Pope is awake, resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney problem detected
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his ...
How a new Pope is chosen and why white smoke is so important?
The process of selecting a new pope has remained largely unchanged for the past 800 years. Known as the Papal Conclave, this ...
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Prayers offered for pope's recovery
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday joined Catholics all over the world in praying for the speedy and full recovery of ...
Pope Francis writes personal message to supporters amid hospitalization. Read his statement
Pope Francis is thanking Catholics around the world for their prayers as he continues battling double pneumonia in a Rome ...