Who’s who at the Vatican?
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What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...
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Vatican to hold Lent retreat in ‘spiritual communion’ with sick Pope Francis
The theme of the retreat, which will take place from the evening of March 9 through the morning of March 14, is “The Hope of ...
Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is sick?
Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is sick? - Nothing has changed in his status, role or power since Francis was ...
Watching an ailing pontiff: What could come next for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis’s battle with double pneumonia is the most serious health complication the pontiff has suffered from since ...
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A Church Led by Shepherds: Vatican II’s Blueprint for Bishops
COMMENTARY: The Council’s Decree ‘Christus Dominus’ is a vivid reminder of the meaning of the bishop’s pastoral role in the ...
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made ...
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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 ...