Pope Francis is very ill

RustyBourneHorse · 2025-02-22T13:06:56-0600

CCBoy · 2025-02-22T13:15:26-0600

Double pneumonia...my prayers also.

Creeper · 2025-02-22T15:19:46-0600

I didn't realize he is 88. At that age it is difficult to overcome certain conditions. They often cause other issues.

gtb1943 · 2025-02-22T16:42:12-0600

Rumors are that resigning is being discussed; even if he recovers from this, he is going to be almost an invalid.

RustyBourneHorse · 2025-02-22T16:51:15-0600

gtb1943 said:
Rumors are that resigning is being discussed; even if he recovers from this, he is going to be almost an invalid.

Well, and, to me as a Catholic, I'm hopeful that he will be healed, but, if not, it's common for popes to be called home while being Pope.

Sarek · 2025-02-22T17:08:55-0600

Time to look to retirement.

Pack it up.

Church needs someone who can hold the seat for 20+ years.

Should be an interesting conclave.

Reverend Conehead · 2025-02-22T17:15:24-0600

Prayers going out to the Pope. I'm hoping he can kick this.

Hardline · 2025-02-22T18:06:56-0600

I'm not Roman Catholic but hopefully the next one is more like John Paul II and less like Frances.