Pope penned resignation letter in 2013: report
Pope Francis revealed during a 2022 interview that he signed a letter of resignation to be used in case of health issues ...
Resignation ‘possible’ as Pope marks one week in hospital with pneumonia
Some of Pope Francis’ cardinals have responded to the obvious question — will he resign? — as he continues fighting pneumonia ...
At least 11 popes have abdicated papacy, if Francis decides to resign, he will be second in a row
While the Vatican has established comprehensive laws and rituals to manage the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, these protocols do not apply if a pope falls seriously ill or becomes ...
Pope marks a week in hospital with pneumonia as the obvious question is asked: Might he resign?
Pope Francis marked the one-week point Friday in his hospital stay, getting up and out of bed to eat breakfast as the 88-year ...
Pope Francis ailing: How will a new Pope be chosen?
Given Pope Francis' declining health, speculation is rife about electing his successor. We explain how a new pope would be ...
How does the Catholic Church elect a new pope? Here's how a conclave works
Cardinals, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), are bishops and Vatican officials from all ...
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...
Pope Francis could RESIGN over health battle with ‘double pneumonia’… becoming second Pontiff in a row to quit job
THE Pope could resign if his health gets any worse, according to a cardinal, to become the second in a row to shrug the papal ...