With Pope Francis' prognosis remaining guard, how is a new pope chosen? What we know
America also reported that a Vatican source said Pope Francis is stable, but the prognosis is guarded, which means he's not ...
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When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next
But he’s on track to equal or surpass Pope Gregory XII, perhaps best known for being the most recent pope to resign until Pope Benedict XVI did so in 2013. Gregory was 88 when he stepped down in ...
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With the Pope hospitalized, Italians gossip about who might come next
But he's on track to equal or surpass Pope Gregory XII, perhaps best known for being the most recent pope to resign until Pope Benedict XVI did so in 2013. Gregory was 88 when he stepped ...
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What is a Conclave and how is new pope is selected as Francis in 'critical condition'
The secret ballot system, introduced by Pope Gregory XV in 1621, aims to reduce overt political influence, though factions inevitably form. Each Cardinal writes their choice on a ballot ...
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History Repeating? Pope Francis' Health Crisis Fuels Speculation of Another Papal Resignation
Celestine V in 1294, and Gregory VI in 1046. Vatican officials subsequently released updates indicating that Pope Francis' condition is improving, albeit amid some concerns. On Thursday ...
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‘I will not…’ Pope Francis’ health deteriorates, he may…, for second time in 600 years…
This was the first resignation of a pope in 600 years. Before him, Pope Gregory XII resigned in 1415, Pope Celestine V in 1294, and Pope Benedict in 1045. The Pope must submit a letter of ...
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When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next — even before ‘Conclave’
But he’s on track to equal or surpass Pope Gregory XII, perhaps best known for being the most recent pope to resign until Pope Benedict XVI did so in 2013. Gregory was 88 when he stepped down in ...