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The Pope Is Critically Ill. Far Right Catholic Trolls Are Out in Force.
Over the weekend, the Vatican announced serious complications in the recovery of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff, who ...
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What does the Catholic Church do when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally incapacitated. As a result, even though Pope Francis remains ...
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Pope Francis is still in critical condition, but he had another 'restful night'
Francis, 88, has been in critical condition for several days and he has remained absent from several regular appearances. The ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Wednesday Morning Update
The faithful continue to gather at St. Peter's Square and churches around Rome to pray for the health of the pontiff.
What is a conclave? The secret process that determines who will be the next pope
Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.
Pope signs decree making José Gregorio Hernández, ‘doctor of the poor,’ Venezuela’s first saint
A man revered by millions as the “doctor of the poor” will be the first saint from Venezuela. Pope Francis approved a decree ...
JD Vance to speak at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Vice President JD Vance will speak at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Friday, just weeks after criticizing the church’s leadership over illegal immigration.
What happens if Pope Francis resigns or becomes incapacitated?
Despite his hospital stay, Pope Francis remains in charge of the Catholic Church. But what if his health continues to decline ...