Pope’s Illness Is Surrounded by Intrigue Over Possible Resignation
A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is ...
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When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next — even before ‘Conclave’
(AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) FILE-- A mosaic icon of Pope Francis is lifted to be placed next to the icon of Benedict XVI ...
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Pope Francis Health Update Given by Vatican After One Week in Hospital
The pope was admitted to hospital on February 14 where he is fighting a complex respiratory infection and pneumonia in both ...
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What happens if a pope resigns?
Pope Benedict XVI waves to well-wishers in the penultimate day of his papacy ... and church officials tasked with selecting ...
Pope Francis' condition improves, but speculation remains. Who could be the next pope?
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
The Pope Is in a ‘Good Mood’ but ‘Not Out of Danger,’ His Doctors Say
As the pope enters his second week in a Rome hospital with a lung infection, his physicians said his condition was critical ...
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Who will be the next pope? What to know about Pope Francis condition, conclave process
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
Pope marks a week in hospital with pneumonia as the obvious question is asked: Might he resign?
Pope Francis marked the one-week point Friday in his hospital stay, getting up to eat breakfast as the 88-year-old pontiff ...
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 ...
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Pope marks 1 week in hospital with pneumonia: Might he resign?
Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14 after ... Francis has said he would consider it, after Pope Benedict XVI “opened the door” to popes retiring.