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Pope Francis needs to reform papal election process — carefully
By Thomas Reese — March 5, 2024
(RNS) — The process for choosing a pope is not divinely inspired. It is a human creation that has changed over time and can change again..
In a letter, anonymous prelates criticize Pope Francis as ‘autocratic, vindictive’
By Claire Giangravé — March 1, 2024
(RNS) — While Pope Francis has been struggling with health issues, his opposers outline who should be his successor.
Let’s hold a conclave on Capitol Hill
By Thomas Reese — January 3, 2024
(RNS) — Instead of forcing Congress to do nothing, a conclave would force members of Congress to do their job.
Getting ready for the next conclave
By Thomas Reese — September 19, 2023
(RNS) — Pope Francis' cardinal electors do not know each other well; they should take their time to elect a pope.
Francis now has the cardinals he needs for the next conclave. Is it enough?
By Thomas Reese — July 17, 2023
(RNS) — The College of Cardinals has never been so diverse — or unpredictable.
‘Still alive’: Pope Francis leaves hospital with few signs of slowing down
By Claire Giangravé — June 16, 2023
(RNS) — The 86-year-old pope underwent an abdominal surgery and recovered at the hospital for 10 days.
Pope Francis undergoes hernia surgery, will stay at hospital several days
By Claire Giangravé — June 7, 2023
(RNS) — The decision to operate was made after Pope Francis went to the hospital Tuesday for a routine checkup.
Reform of Vatican Curia to be considered at meeting of cardinals
By Thomas Reese — August 23, 2022
(RNS) — As the cardinals discuss curial reforms, they will also be thinking about who among them might be the next pope.
A what-if nightmare for the Catholic Church: Pope in a coma
By Thomas Reese — August 16, 2022
(RNS) — Any procedure for removing an incapacitated pope should not be quick or easy, but it should be public.
Pope Francis is not going to resign, yet
By Thomas Reese — July 19, 2022
(RNS) — Pope Francis has indicated the need for explicit guidelines for retired popes.
Why nonsense stories about the pope resigning keep popping up
By Thomas Reese — June 22, 2022
(RNS) — Francis can still perform his papal duties as long as his mind is clear.
Pope Francis appoints cardinals, setting stage for election of his successor
By Thomas Reese — May 31, 2022
(RNS) — The pope has made the College of Cardinals more Asian and African — and more likely to elect a successor who will follow his policies.
Avoiding a deadlocked conclave
By Thomas Reese — May 17, 2022
(RNS) — Before he dies or retires, Pope Francis needs to make changes in the process of electing a new pope to avoid the possibility of a deadlocked conclave.
With 9 new electors, Pope Francis remakes the college of cardinals
By Thomas Reese — October 25, 2020
(RNS) Over seven years, Pope Francis has gradually remade the college of cardinals, making it less European and more African and Asian.
Dear Pope Francis, six reasons you should wear a mask
By Thomas Reese — October 20, 2020
(RNS) — Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, almost all the photos of Pope Francis have shown him without a mask. Here are six reasons he should change his ways.
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