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 ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...
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Hospitalized pope urges deacons to selfless service as thousands gather for jubilee Mass
The message, centered on selfless service and forgiveness, emphasized three fundamental aspects of diaconal ministry: ...
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LA deacons witness history in Rome
As the eyes of the world were on Rome, 40 deacons and their wives from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles were caught up in ...
Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in
The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert ...
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Pope Francis shows slight improvement in the hospital
Pope Francis, 88, has been in critical condition since the weekend but showed improvement and resumed some work Monday, the ...
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Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in
The organizer of the Holy Year, Archbishop Rino Fisichella, celebrated the Mass in his place and offered a special prayer for Francis from the altar before delivering the homily the pope had prepared.