Who could be the next Pope? The cardinals who might succeed Francis
Following the death of a pope, or in rare cases of resignation such as with Pope Benedict XVI, the Vatican convenes a papal ...
What happens when a Pope dies: Rituals and rules for the conclave and transition period
Pope Francis has been in a serious condition since being admitted to the Policlinico Agostino Gemelli hospital in Rome on February 14.
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Here's how a conclave elects a new pope
The papal "conclave" is intentionally shrouded in mystery — the term itself is Latin for "locked room" — but here are some of its rules and wrinkles: Candidates must be male and a baptized ...
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The Vatican Protocol: What Happens When Pope Can No Longer Serve?
If a pope is incapacitated but still alive, there is no formal rule to replace him. Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he continues to battle double pneumonia and a lung infection ...
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What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
VATICAN CITY — 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. And there are no ...
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Who will be the next pope? What to know about Pope Francis condition, conclave process
the Vatican convenes a papal conclave, where the College of Cardinals comes together to elect the new pontiff. According to the rules of the conclave as of January 2025, there are 138 electors of the ...