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What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes incapacitated, AP explains
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious.
Nostradamus's eerie Pope Francis prediction as Catholic Church's fate questioned
Nostradamus made a chilling prediction regarding Pope Francis, who is struggling with kidney failure, hundreds of years ago as catholics worldwide pray for his life
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.
Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is sick? And who will be next pope?
Under Catholic canon law, the pope holds several key titles, including the successor of the Apostle Peter, the head of the college of bishops, the Vicar of Christ and the pastor of the universal Catholic Church. These roles, along with his power, have remained unchanged since he became the 266th pope on March 13, 2013.
Local Catholic church reacts to Pope Francis’ health
The eyes of millions around the world are on Pope Francis who is reported to be in critical condition. Pope Francis has been in the hospital for a week with a complex lung infection. Officials say the 88-year old’s main threat would be the onset of sepsis,
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
The pope's age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is transferred and under what circumstances.
Pope Francis is Sick: How Catholic Church Chooses New Leader & Who Could be Next in Line
The Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis is currently hospitalized due to double pneumonia also known as bilateral pneumonia that affects the lungs. According to the Vatican, Pope was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic for diagnostic tests and treatment for bronchitis.
Church-goers in North Hollywood hold mass for Pope Francis' recovery following recent hospitalization
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Some Oklahoma churches struggle with actions, policies on immigration issue
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How did the Catholic church go so wrong?
What it did not find time to do was to stop the abuse of children by Catholic priests. A church founded by a man who ...
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Why the Church has celebrated the Chair of St. Peter feast for 1,600 years
Every year on Feb. 22, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the Chair of St. Peter, a tradition that dates back more ...
Father Judge looks to leave behind a legacy — knocking off Roman Catholic ‘was step one’
Sunday’s Catholic League title win, coach Chris Roantree said, is the start of being known as “one of the upper-echelon ...
Catholic Londoners keep Pope Francis in their prayers as pontiff remains in critical condition
Members of London's Catholic community say they're praying in solidarity for Pope Francis as the 88-year-old pontiff is still ...
Where have all the sisters gone? US Catholic school nuns dwindling in numbers
In the 1960s, most Catholic school teachers were members of religious orders. Now, many schools have one or two, or no nuns ...
Owensboro Catholic gets tough girls win over Breckinridge
Owensboro Catholic beat Breckinridge County 46-34 in a tough, gritty girls basketball game Friday at the Owensboro Sportscenter. It was the last major matchup between the top two rated teams in the ...