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 ...
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US bishops urge faithful to join rosary for Pope Francis at 3 p.m. ET
The Vatican press office said Cardinal Parolin will lead a rosary for the pontiff in St. Peter's Square at 9 p.m. local time.
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Military action must protect human rights, Parolin tells Burkina Faso
The Vatican’s Secretary of State Pietro Cardinal Parolin emphasised that military action must respect human rights during a ...
As Francis Lingers in Critical Condition, an Anxious Wait Intensifies
Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.
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Cardinal Tagle leads rosary for Pope's recovery
The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle will lead a rosary for Pope Francis' recovery at St.
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Pope met Parolin, Pena Parra at Gemelli
Pope Francis on Monday received a visit from Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the Substitute for ...
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Who are the front-runners to be elected next pontiff after Pope Francis?
The Vatican’s secretary of state, Pietro Parolin served in Pope Francis’ Vatican for 11 years and has become the favorite among bookmakers since last November, the Week reported. Parolin is ...
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Vatican praises Burkina Faso for fight against terrorism
Listen YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Cardinal Pietro Cardinal Parolin has praised authorities ... which has suffered attacks by Islamist terrorism. The Vatican’s Secretary of State was speaking Monday ...