Meet the cardinal, 70, among the ‘favourites’ to be next Pope as Francis still in hospital
Pietro Parolin, a 70-year-old Italian polyglot who entered the seminary at just 14, is currently pitted as favourite to ...
Pope Francis wrote resignation letter 12 YEARS AGO for if he became too ill to serve as Vatican say he’s ‘critical’
THE Pope wrote his resignation letter 12 years ago in case he became too ill to fulfil the holy role as he remains in a ...
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.
Pope's Hospital Chaplain Says 'It's Time for Hope Against All Hope'
You can get in touch with Jesus by emailing [email protected] The chaplain of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital, where Pope ...
Pope Francis had a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions
The Vatican says Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night ROME — Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complex lung ...
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Pope in good spirits; Vatican to host rosary for him in St. Peter’s Square
The press office also announced that Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, would lead a public recitation of ...