Francis' hospital stay is raising questions about what happens if he loses consciousness for a prolonged period, or whether he might follow in Pope Benedict XVI's footsteps and resign.
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has demonstrated the process by which a pope might step down and be replaced.
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has demonstrated the process by which a pope might step down and be replaced.
When the pope is sick or incapacitated, who leads the Catholic Church?
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