What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
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Pope Francis leads Catholic Church from hospital as health shows slight improvement
Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2 over candidates for sainthood
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis, hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with the Vatican secretary of state to approve new decrees for saints and call a formal meeting to set the dates for their canonization, the Vatican said Tuesday.
With pope in hospital, Vatican breaks century-old taboos to discuss his health
For centuries, one of the biggest taboos at the Vatican was openly discussing the pope's health. As leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, the pope is a revered spiritual figure. Talking about his earthly health was profane.
Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health
Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions.
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Pope Francis: What happens when Roman Catholic leader dies? Traditions and succession explained
With uncertainty on Pope Francis's health, a list of cardinals emerged ready to succeed him. The Catholic Church has an elaborate procedure for electing a new pope.
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Pope Francis remains in critical condition, but has resumed work
Pope Francis' condition remains critical after developing pneumonia in both lungs earlier this month, but the Vatican said he is showing signs of improvement.