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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 his predecessors had done before.

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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 sick

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Pope Francis’ ‘Lifewatch’ Encapsulates the Real Work of the Catholic Church

COMMENTARY: However, vigils for popes, like the current one for Pope Francis, have been the exception, not the rule.

Vatican, Pope Francis and Gemelli hospital

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Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2, took major governing decisions

The Vatican says Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with the Vatican secretary of state and his deputy to approve new decrees for saints and call a formal meeting to set the dates for their canonization.

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Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions.

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Pope Francis had a 'good' night in hospital, slept and is resting, says Vatican

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a "good" night in hospital, slept and is resting, the Vatican said on Monday. The pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 after having trouble breathing for several days and subsequently had pneumonia diagnosed in both lungs.

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Pope Francis names Archbishop Richard W. Smith of Edmonton as next archbishop of Vancouver

Archbishop Richard W. Smith, 65, has led the Archdiocese of Edmonton since 2007 and has served in dioceses across Canada.

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Catholic leaders in North Texas reflect on Pope Francis's health battle, impact in the US

Faith leaders in North Texas are thinking of Pope Francis as his health battle continues. The pope has been hospitalized with ...

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What does the Catholic Church do when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?

And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally incapacitated. As a result, even though Pope Francis remains ...

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Pope John Paul II visits Texas | How to watch the flashback special on WFAA+

This was the first and only time a pope visited the Alamo City, drawing an estimated 350,000 people to his outdoor Mass at Westover Hills.

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Like his predecessors, pope wrote resignation letter in case of impairment

Even after Pope Francis' doctors said he was showing slight signs of improvement and the Vatican reported that he had met in the hospital with top aides to do some work, questions persisted about the ...

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Pope Francis and public opinion: Key findings from our surveys

At least 80% of Catholics have expressed a favorable opinion of Pope Francis in 10 of the 15 U.S. surveys in which we have asked about the pope since 2013.

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Pope Francis serves with courage and a focus on the 'common good,' Canadian cardinal says

Cardinal Michael Czerny says Pope Francis has meant a great deal to the Catholic church — and to the world — as he served ...

Fr. Emil Kapaun named venerable, one step closer to sainthood

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Catholic Diocese of Wichita announced on Monday that Father Emil Kapaun has been named “venerable.

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