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From the Cadaver Pope to Resignations: How Data Unveils Unexpected Papal Trends
The history of the papacy is filled with unusual, dramatic events. From a pope put on trial after death to a resignation that ...
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What Happens When The Pope Dies?
When the Pope passes away, a complex and ancient process begins. Join us as we explore the intricate steps of papal succession, from the moment of death to the election of a new pontiff. Discover the ...
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When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next — even before ‘Conclave’
Francis still has a ways to go to outlive Pope Leo XIII, who died in 1903 at 93. But he’s on track to equal or surpass Pope Gregory XII, perhaps best known for being the most recent pope to ...
Pope Francis Gives Strong Indication Whether He'll Step Down
Pope Francis has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia, and it's making some question whether he'll step ...
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Speculation About A Pope Francis Resignation Is Picking Up Steam
it was the first papal resignation since 1415 (Pope Gregory XII). While there are no formalized rules for a successor's immediate election, a conclave is typically convened swiftly after a ...
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With Pope Francis ill, how is a new pope chosen? Here's what we know
Pope Benedict XVI resigned in 2013. He was the first pope to relinquish office since Gregory XII was forced to resign in 1415 because of the Western Schism. Benedict was the first pope to resign ...