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Pope is awake, resting on Tenth day of hospitalization

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Pope is awake, resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney problem detected

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung infection that has provoked the early stages of kidney insufficiency, the Vatican said.

Pope rests in his 10th day of hospitalization but remains in critical condition

Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.

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Pope Francis Health Update Issued After Early Kidney Failure Detected

The pontiff's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, according to doctors.

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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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How does the Catholic Church elect a new pope? Here's how a conclave works

Cardinals, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), are bishops and Vatican officials from all over the world who are personally chosen by the pope. They are recognizable by their red vestments and they elect a new pope when the time comes.

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

Francis' age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is transferred and under what circumstances.

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What Happens When a Pope Gets Too Sick To Do the Job?

Pope Francis remains hospitalized with a severe lung infection, but while clear procedures exist for the resignation or death ...

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Pope Francis writes personal message to supporters amid hospitalization. Read his statement

Pope Francis is thanking Catholics around the world for their prayers as he continues battling double pneumonia in a Rome ...

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Tool of faith or digital distraction? Catholic Church offers indulgences to faithful who fast from social media

Over the past century, Catholic leaders have wrestled with how much to embrace new forms of communication technology.

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Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is ill or incapacitated?

A legislative gap in the Vatican's laws leaves Pope Francis in charge despite his severe illness. An initiative to rectify ...

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Connecticut's Catholic community shares support and prayers for Pope Francis

Prayers continue for Pope Francis as he battles double pneumonia. According to the Vatican, the pope remains in critical ...

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How a new Pope is chosen and why white smoke is so important?

The process of selecting a new pope has remained largely unchanged for the past 800 years. Known as the Papal Conclave, this ...

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Hundreds gather at St. Matthew's Cathedral in DC to pray for Pope Francis' recovery

WASHINGTON (7News) — Pope Francis' condition is still "critical" Monday morning, according to the Vatican. It has been a bit ...

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Vatican announces daily evening prayers for Pope’s health on St. Peter’s Square

Vatican announces night prayers for Pope Francis' health as he battles lung infection, complications; Cardinal Parolin to ...

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