Pope Francis cared deeply for the poor, opened up Catholic Church
The changes Francis brought to the papacy were more than skin deep. He opened the church to the outside world in ways none of ...
What Happens to the Leadership of the Catholic Church When a Pope Is Sick or Incapacitated?
The Vatican has laws to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but they don't apply if he is sick.
Local Catholic church reacts to Pope Francis' health
The eyes of millions around the world are on Pope Francis who is reported to be in critical condition. Moldova's government, ...
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Pope Francis reminds us ‘the Church is not an NGO but a love story’
In an April 2013 homily, Pope Francis said something else worth remembering on this subject: “The Church is not an NGO. It’s ...
Sacramento-area Catholic church reacts to Pope Francis’ health
Catholics around the world including at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Carmichael are praying for Pope Francis as he ...
What happens when the Pope dies from secret meetings to historic traditions
How long does a successor take to be chosen? Does a Pope choose their own name? These questions and more answered below ...
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Pope Francis remains hospitalized. Here's what to know about the 88-year-old leader
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, elected as the 266th pope of the Catholic Church in 2013, has been known for his down-to-earth leadership, outspoken support of marginalized communities and interreligious ...