How many popes have there been in the Roman Catholic Church?
According to the Vatican, there have been 266 popes in the Catholic Church starting with St. Peter and going all the way up ...
Who's who at the Vatican?
Other than Pope Francis, these are the most powerful people at the Vatican.
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made ...
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Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is sick?
Unlike scenarios involving death or resignation, the Vatican lacks specific protocols for situations ... the Vicar of ...
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...
'Who am I to judge?' With five words, Pope Francis set new tone for Catholic Church
Pope Francis' approach to LGBTQ issues marked a major, if mixed, shift in tone for the Catholic Church -- from scorn to ...
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Influential bishops with Chicago ties will have a hand in picking the next pope
Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, and Chicago-born Cardinals Robert Prevost and Wilton Gregory would be part ...
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Decline in U.S. Catholic Church doesn’t have a political solution
Since Vatican II ended in 1965, the Catholic Church has seen a massive decline in the United States. Why are people leaving?
Watching an ailing pontiff: What could come next for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis’s battle with double pneumonia is the most serious health complication the pontiff has suffered from since ...
Catholic Church opens Lent season with words of solidarity for pope sidelined with pneumonia
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was resting Wednesday, the start of the solemn Lenten period leading up to Holy Week ...