Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after ...
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.
History Today: How Pope Benedict changed the Catholic Church with his resignation
Pope Emeritus Benedict stepped down from the papacy, making him the first one to take such a step in six centuries. This ...
In his own words: Pope Francis’ views on resigning changed over time
Pope Francis has entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia. Francis has increasingly handed off his ...
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The pope is critically ill. Far-right Catholic trolls are out in force.
Over the weekend, the Vatican announced serious complications in the recovery of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff, who ...
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What happens if a pope resigns?
Pope Benedict XVI waves to well-wishers in the penultimate day of his ... which indeed may be nothing more than a ...
What is a conclave? The secret process that determines who will be the next pope
Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.
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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, responding well, rests as Vatican marks another Holy Year event without him
In his absence, the Vatican’s day-to-day operations continued alongside celebrations of its Holy Year, the once-every-quarter-century Jubilee that brings millions of pilgrims to Rome. On Sunday, ...