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Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Thursday Morning Update

Despite his hospitalization, the pope has maintained a degree of governance and authorized the appointment of four new bishops.

Associated Press · 4h

Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises

Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and the Vatican

U.S. News & World Report · 5h

Pope Was Focused on Vatican Finance Struggle Before He Was Hospitalized

Pope Francis attends the consistory ceremony to elevate Roman Catholic prelates to the rank of cardinal, in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, September 30, 2023. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Before he was hospitalized for double pneumonia,

Pope Beats Back Speculation of Imminent Death or Conclave

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Recovery, resignation, death: Pope Francis scenarios

VATICAN CITY, Feb 27: Pope Francis is in hospital with double pneumonia for 14 days -- the longest hospitalisation in his papacy. The Vatican says his condition is slightly improving but doctors say his prognosis "remains reserved".

SFGate · 4h

Pope beats back speculation of imminent death or conclave as he continues pneumonia recovery

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis continued his slow recovery from double pneumonia on Thursday, beating back speculation of an imminent death, resignation or conclave and signalling that he was still very much in charge albeit in a weakened state.

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Pope’s prognosis still guarded as rumours of imminent death, conclave swirl

Pope’s prognosis still guarded as rumours of imminent death, conclave swirl - The Vatican’s latest update shows positive signs in some areas, but not in others

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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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What Happens When The Pope Dies?

When the Pope passes away, a complex and ancient process begins. Join us as we explore the intricate steps of papal ...

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Who will be the next pope? What to know about Pope Francis condition, conclave process

Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.

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What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?

While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ... raising obvious questions about whether he might follow in Pope Benedict XVI's footsteps and resign if he becomes unable to lead.

Why did Pope Benedict XVI become first pontiff in 600 years to resign?

Pope Benedict XVI ’s resignation in 2013 marked a historic moment for the Catholic Church, making him the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to step down (the last was Gregory XII in 1415).

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Who is in charge when a pope is hospitalized or becomes incapacitated?

Francis' age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is ...

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Pope Francis sitting upright in hospital as he's treated for double pneumonia

Pope Francis is sitting upright and continuing to receive treatment for double pneumonia, more than a week after he was ...

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