Pope Francis revealed during a 2022 interview that he signed a letter of resignation to be used in case of health issues ...
Pope Benedict XVI ’s resignation in 2013 marked a historic moment for the Catholic Church, making him the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to step down (the last was Gregory XII in 1415).
The changes Francis brought to the papacy were more than skin deep. He opened the church to the outside world in ways none of ...
Pope Francis has come down with a serious illness that could potentially force him to resign, but who would succeed him?
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 ...
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' health crisis raises speculation about a possible resignation as he battles pneumonia, sources say.