In his own words: Pope’s views on resigning changed over time
In his 2024 memoir, “Life,” Francis recounted how he first learned about Benedict’s resignation, the first in 600 years. He ...
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In Rome, speculation resurfaces over a possible papal resignation
Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic since Feb. 14. As the Jubilee celebrations continue in the ...
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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 ...
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Who will be the next pope? What to know about Pope Francis condition, conclave process
Pope Francis remains in critical condition following a "respiratory crisis" in a Rome hospital where he ... following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013. Born 'Jorge Mario Bergoglio ...
Argentines in Rome Pray for a Pope Who’s One of Their Own
The expatriate community is small but shares a special bond with Francis, who has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.
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.
Who's who at the Vatican? Here's what to know amid Pope Francis health concerns
For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis' health. The pope has been at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia ...
Pope Francis wrote resignation letter 12 YEARS AGO for if he became too ill to serve as Vatican say he’s ‘critical’
THE Pope wrote his resignation letter 12 years ago in case he became too ill to fulfil the holy role as he remains in a ...
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Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome in critical but stable condition
The Vatican also released Francis' message for Lent, which runs from March 5 to April 17. The message, dated Feb. 6, ...
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Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
ROME — Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday ... It was also at a banal consistory to set dates for ...
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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.