Catholic History and Tradition

How Much Power Does a Pope Have When He’s Too Sick to Govern?

Could a Pope Ever Retire Again Like Benedict XVI Did?

Why Do Catholics Pray for the Pope’s Health and Well-Being?

Who Takes Charge in the Vatican During a Pope’s Incapacity?

How Does the Church Handle a Sick Pope?

Why Is the Pope’s Health Such a Big Deal to the World?

How Does “Conclave” Differ from Reality?

What Happens When a Pope Dies?

How Does a Sinner Become a Saint? The Catholic Church’s Canonization Process

What Happens After Death: Heaven, Hell, and Limbo?