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What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
- Pope Francis's hospitalization for a lung infection raises questions about the Catholic Church's leadership should he become incapacitated.
- The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis remains in charge, stating he is resting peacefully after his respiratory crisis.
- There are no specific protocols for a seriously ill pope, as the Vatican only has measures for death or resignation.
- Pope Francis wrote a letter of resignation in case of medical incapacitation.
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Pope Francis’ prolonged hospital stay to treat a respiratory infection raises obvious questions about what happens if a pontiff loses consciousness for a prolonged period. What happens when a sick Holy Father and what steps does the Vatican follow?
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