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Pope Francis' health unchanged, but he "slept well" as thousands pray in a rainy St. Peter's Square

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square on a chilly, rainy evening to pray for an ailing Pope Francis.

The Washington Post · 12h

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

Reuters on MSN · 5h

Ailing Pope Francis holds Vatican work meeting in hospital

Pope Francis has met senior colleagues in hospital to discuss work issues, the Vatican said on Tuesday, and an official said he was eating normally and moving around, even though he remains in critical condition with double pneumonia.

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Pope Francis cared deeply for the poor, opened up Catholic Church

The changes Francis brought to the papacy were more than skin deep. He opened the church to the outside world in ways none of his predecessors had done before.

The Boston Globe · 1d

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 sick.

WESH · 1h

What happens if Pope Francis resigns or becomes incapacitated?

Despite his hospital stay, Pope Francis remains in charge of the Catholic Church. But what if his health continues to decline?

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Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2, made major governing decisions

The Vatican says Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with ...

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Pope Francis continues recovery as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on

Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from pneumonia. That is after doctors reported a slight improvement in his condition, ...

National Catholic Register32m

This Is Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2025

In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of conversion ...

How is Pope Francis doing? The Vatican says he rested well and met church officials

Pope Francis "rested well throughout the night" in the hospital, the Vatican says, and even met with Vatican officials to sign several documents linked to sainthood designations on Monday.

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Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies?

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...

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‘Conclave’: Will Pope Francis’ health affect Oscars voting?

As Catholics around the world pray for Pope Francis to recover from health ailments that have left the 88-year-old pontiff in ...

America Magazine32m

Like his predecessors, Pope Francis wrote resignation letter in case of impairment

Canon law states that a pope can resign, but it stipulates that the papal resignation must be “made freely and properly ...

National Catholic Register29m

Pope Francis Declares Korean War Army Chaplain Emil Kapaun ‘Venerable’

Renowned Korean War military chaplain and Kansas native Emil Joseph Kapaun was declared “venerable” by Pope Francis on ...

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New Milwaukee Achbishop Jeffrey Grob reflects on legacy of critically ill Pope Francis

Pope Francis is always trying to expand the horizons of the church and engage everyone, Archbishop Jeffrey Grob said, ...

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