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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America MagazineLean Left· 582d ago

When the pope is sick or incapacitated, who leads the Catholic Church?

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News West 9Center· 583d ago

Who is in charge when a pope is hospitalized or becomes incapacitated?

12News Now BeaumontCenter· 583d ago

Who is in charge when a pope is hospitalized or becomes incapacitated?

WSVN MiamiLean Left· 582d ago

What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated? - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

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What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated? - The Daily Reporter

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