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Catholic Life Surgery of Pope Leo XIV

Il Papa ricoverato, chi governa la Chiesa? Perché non c’è una “sede vacante”

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The Pope remains in office during his hospitalization and recovery because canon law does not provide for a vice or temporary regency, according to Famiglia Cristiana. Therefore, the Church does not enter a period of vacancy while the Pope is undergoing surgery or convalescing.

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