Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after ...
Pope’s long hospital stay raises questions about validity of ‘resignation’ letter he said he wrote after becoming pontiff
In a 2022 interview with Spain's ABC daily, Francis revealed that he had written a letter of resignation soon after he was elected pontiff.
In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time
On Saturday, the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, took Francis’ place to celebrate Mass for an ...
Pope Francis battles pneumonia - and rumours of resignation
As Pope Francis has battled double pneumonia in hospital for nearly three weeks, talk of the 88-year-old pontiff's death or ...
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Pope Francis marks 12 remarkable years leading the Catholic Church from his hospital room
As he enters his 13th year as pope, Francis stands tall as the moral authority in today’s world, a voice pleading for ...
Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary in hospital but with his health improving
The latest medical bulletins from the Vatican on the 88-year-old's condition have said he is improving and is no longer in ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Gives Update After Wednesday's Chest X-Ray
Pope Francis continues to receive high-flow oxygen through nasal tubes during the day and a non-invasive mechanical mask at ...
Pope Francis reaches 12th year as pope. This is how long his predecessors served
March 13, 2025, marks Francis' 12th anniversary as pope. He holds the ninth longest papacy of the past 200 years.
Pope Francis celebrates 12 years as head of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis is celebrating a major milestone of 12 years at the helm of the Catholic Church. It's a subdued celebration as ...
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Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
the speculation in the Vatican is whether his successor Pope Francis might do the same. “I think the only circumstances under which he (Francis) would consider resignation, as he has said ...