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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What happens if Pope Francis resigns or becomes incapacitated?
Despite his hospital stay, Pope Francis remains in charge of the Catholic Church. But what if his health continues to decline ...
Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2, took major governing decisions
Pope Francis was well enough to meet with the Vatican secretary of state to approve new decrees for possible saints and make ...
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Pray for Pope Francis: Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, Intercede for the Vicar of Christ
Our Lady, Undoer of Knots is a favorite Marian devotion of Pope Francis. Pope Francis has been devoted to you, and you have ...
Pope Francis’ health crisis sparks prayers from thousands outside the Vatican
Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, ...
Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2 over candidates for sainthood
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis, hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with the Vatican ...
Washington, D.C. Catholic community unites in prayer for Pope Francis amid health concerns
Whether attending Mass, reciting the Rosary, or lighting candles, here's how DC residents can show their devotion to the Holy ...
Pope Francis 'rested well, all night long' in hospital, Vatican says
ROME -- Pope Francis "rested well, all night long" in the hospital, Vatican officials said in a brief update on Tuesday morning. Francis, 88, has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb ...
Ailing Pope Francis appoints Richard Smith new archbishop of Vancouver
Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, has named a new archbishop for Vancouver. The ...
Pope Francis in critical condition: Here’s how the Catholic Church will select his successor
Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition and receiving treatment for pneumonia and kidney failure at a hospital. Despite ...
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Faithful unite in St. Peter's Square praying for pope's health
Entrusting the pope "to the powerful intercession of most holy Mary," the cardinal said, "may she sustain him in this time of ...
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‘Conclave’: Will Pope Francis’ health affect Oscars voting?
As Catholics around the world pray for Pope Francis to recover from health ailments that have left the 88-year-old pontiff in critical condition, “Conclave,” a fictional thriller about ...