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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 Ch

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Pope Francis 'rested well, all night long' in hospital, Vatican says

ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis "rested well, all night long" in the hospital, Vatican officials said in a brief update on Tuesday morning. Francis, 88, has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14 following a bout with bronchitis.

The New York Times · 2d

Headstrong Francis Put the Church Above His Health, Vatican Observers Say

Many who know him said that Francis, driven by a sense of mission and a discipline born of his early training, essentially worked himself into the hospital.

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What Happens to the Leadership of the Catholic Church When a Pope Is Sick or Incapacitated?

The Vatican has laws to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but they don't apply if he is sick.

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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.

The Record, Bergen County on … · 5d

How does the Catholic Church elect a new pope? Here's how a conclave works

Cardinals, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), are bishops and Vatican officials from all over the world who are personally chosen by the pope. They are recognizable by their red vestments and they elect a new pope when the time comes.

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Pope continues recovery, sleeps well as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on

ROME — Pope Francis continued his recovery from pneumonia Tuesday as the Vatican set in motion a nightly marathon of prayers ...

Catholic News Agency1h

LIVE UPDATES: Vatican reports pope rested well after hundreds pray rosary in St. Peter’s Square

On February 24, prayers for Pope Francis continued at Gemelli Hospital, where the Holy Father remains hospitalized. In the St ...

Religion News Service18h

Tool of faith or digital distraction? Catholic Church offers indulgences to faithful who fast from social media

Over the past century, Catholic leaders have wrestled with how much to embrace new forms of communication technology.

Opinion

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Gaskin: Pope Francis modern pioneer for justice, unity

While he has introduced significant reforms, Pope Francis remains firm on the Church’s teaching that ordination to the priesthood is reserved for men. Nevertheless, his legacy reflects a ...

Pope is awake, resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney problem detected

Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for ...

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Pope Francis remains critically ill but alert; cardinals speculate

Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia and the onset of slight kidney failure, but he remains ...

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Local Catholics speak on Pope Francis during current health situation

At the University of San Diego, some Catholic students grew up with Pope Francis as the head of the Catholic Church. They say ...

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Pope's Condition Is Slightly Improving, Vatican Says

Pope Francis' condition has slightly improved, the Vatican said in a medical update on Monday, adding that his "slight" ...

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