Who Runs the Catholic Church When the Pope Is Hospitalized?
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As Pope Leo remains hospitalized following his surgery, his audiences have been canceled through Oct. 20, but he remains in charge of the papacy. Here's why.
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As Pope Leo XIV recovers from lung surgery, many Catholics are asking an important question: Who is running the Vatican while the Holy Father is hospitalized? The Catholic Church has established procedures to ensure its daily operations continue during a pope's illness.
As Pope Leo remains hospitalized following his surgery, his audiences have been canceled through Oct. 20, but he remains in charge of the papacy. Here's why.
