What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?

The pope, who has been hospitalized for more than a week, remains in a critical state. But for a few days, languages have been loosening up in the Vatican and the word "resignation" is no longer taboo. But how is the resignation of a pope going?

With the pope hospitalized, Catholics await what's next

Pope Francis has been in hospital care for over 10 days. As the world awaits if his health improves, questions about his legacy and what comes next are brewing.

What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes incapacitated

Today explains what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes incapacitated.

Pope Francis shares message from hospital: What happens if he resigns?

Prayers continue to pour in for Pope Francis from around the world, from his native Argentina to the seat of Sunni Islam in Cairo to schoolchildren in Rome.

What happens to the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?

The only time papal power changes hands is when a pope dies or resigns. Here’s how it works.