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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2 viewpointsRan by 7 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Boston
When the pope is sick or incapacitated, who leads the Catholic Church?
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1 viewpointWhat happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated? - The Daily Reporter