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Spanish Bishops: Conditions for Pope Francis to Resign Are Not Met
The bishops’ spokesman also stressed that 'we are not in a pre-conclave period; far from it' and made an appeal to the people ...
'Pressure to reach a quick decision': How the papal succession process works
Amid Pope Franics' recent health concerns, an expert says it's highly likely the Roman Curia — the Catholic Church's ...
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Faithful Unite in St. Peter’s Square Praying for Pope’s Health
A light drizzle finally let up as hundreds of faithful headed to St. Peter's Square to pray the rosary for Pope Francis on ...
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Pope’s Condition Shows ‘Further Slight Improvement’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ condition showed “further slight improvement” in the previous 24 hours, the Vatican said ...
As Pope Francis Battles Illness, People Are Betting on His Successor
The election of a new pope is a complex process involving hundreds of cardinals that can stretch up to weeks on end. But the ...
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Cardinal Robert McElroy bids farewell to San Diego
Cardinal Robert McElroy has been the head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego. In a few weeks, he will become head of the Archdiocese of Washington.