Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health
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‘Women Manage Better’—While Hospitalized, Pope Francis Appoints First-Ever Female President in the Vatican
Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2, took major governing decisions
Pope Francis’ health crisis sparks prayers from thousands outside the Vatican
Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Ch
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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Pope Francis appoints an Italian nun as the first woman governor of Vatican City
Another woman is stepping into a high-ranking role in the Vatican: Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian nun, was appointed president of the Vatican City State on Saturday. This essentially makes her the governor of the 44-hectare (108-acre) territory in Rome that serves as the heart of the Catholic Church.