Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after ...
In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time
Pope Francis has entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia, increasingly handing off his day-to-day ...
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In Rome, speculation resurfaces over a possible papal resignation
Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic since Feb. 14. As the Jubilee celebrations continue in the ...
Pope Francis once considered resignation, now says papacy is for life
In a 2022 interview, Francis revealed that he had written a resignation letter early in his papacy, to be used if he became ...
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Resignation of Pope Francis Gains Momentum Amidst His Critical Health Challenges in the Hospital
Speculation is growing in the Vatican over whether Pope Francis might resign after spending two weeks in hospital battling ...
Pope retirement questions percolate as Francis marks two weeks in hospital
The Vatican reported Friday that he experienced sudden breathing problems that required “non-invasive mechanical ventilation” ...
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Like his predecessors, pope wrote resignation letter in case of impairment
The late Pope Benedict XVI "had the courage to do it because he did not feel up to continuing due to his health," the pope said, but "I believe that the pope's ministry is 'ad vitam' (for life). I see ...
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Breaking: Pope Francis sends VN messages to supporters from hospital
Pope Francis has sent a major gratitude message in voice note from his hospital bed to his supporters who are praying for him ...
Pope’s illness is surrounded by intrigue over possible resignation
A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is ...
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Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
In the past, Francis has said the papacy is “ad vitam” (meaning “for life” in Latin) and that resignation is not on his agenda. Nevertheless, he has never ruled out resigning and said ...
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In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time
I for the moment do not have that on my agenda. I believe that the pope’s ministry is ad vitam (for life). I see no reason why it shouldn’t be so. The ministry of the great patriarchs is ...