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Like his predecessors, pope wrote resignation letter in case of impairment
And the postulator of St. John Paul II's sainthood cause, Msgr. Slawomir Oder, in 2010 published the letters Pope John Paul ...
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The Pope’s Role Has Changed in Our Time. But Has the Church?
Gandhi’s Scant Garb Bars Audience with Pope.” So read the headline of a New York Times report, from December 13, 1931, that ...
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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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Explainer: Who’s in Charge of the Vatican While Pope Francis Is Hospitalized?
Pope Francis entered the hospital for treatment of bronchitis on Feb. 14. Almost two weeks later, doctors say the pope — who contracted a case of double pneumonia while at Romes ...
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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 ...
What is the Papal Conclave and how long does it last?
Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.
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Even from hospital, pope gives powerful witness of faith, prelates say
Being in the hospital is "a strong sign of the pope's humanity," Cardinal Lojudice said. He is the vicar of Christ, but he is ...
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Papal Air Travel Explained: How the Pope Flies
The pope never travels alone. In addition to the flight crew, he is accompanied by his staff and typically 60-70 journalists selected to cover the trip. The pope and his entourage sit in the business ...