The article discusses the Vatican's lack of specific laws regarding the governance of the Catholic Church in cases where a pope becomes incapacitated. Despite Pope Francis being hospitalized with a severe lung infection, he remains in charge, though concerns have arisen about leadership if he were to lose consciousness. While the Vatican Curia continues everyday operations under officials like Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the absence of established protocols for a pope's incapacity highlights a legislative gap in canon law, which does provide for bishops in similar situations.
As Pope Francis remains hospitalized due to a serious lung infection, concerns arise about the lack of Vatican laws governing a pope's incapacity to lead.
There are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally incapacitated, creating a legislative loophole.
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