Will the health scare force Pope Francis to step down from the papacy? Experts say...

Pope Francis believes 'papacy is for life,' says historian-biographer

As Pope Francis remains hospitalized for his current health crisis, author and papal historian Austen Ivereigh is dispelling rumors of a possible resignation by the Catholic Church's leader.

Pope Francis believes 'papacy is for life,' says historian-biographer – Democratic Accent

Pope Francis has been in the hospital for the longest stay of his papacy, more than two weeks now. And while the latest updates from the Vatican report a slow and steady improvement from his severe bronchitis and double pneumonia, it hasn’t stopped the Vaticanista rumor mill from speculating about his possible resignation. But papal historian, author and biographer Austen Ivereigh is dispelling those rumors, saying that despite the secret letter…

Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises - Egypt Independent

Rome CNN  —  When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after spending two weeks in hospital battling pneumonia, the speculation in the Vatican is whether his successor Pope Francis might do the same. “I think the only circumstances under which he (Francis) would consider resignation, as he has said, would be if he had a long-term degenerative or debilitating condition whic…

Will the health scare force Pope Francis to step down from the papacy? Experts say...

The Pope has previously stated that the papacy is ‘for life’, though he hasn't entirely ruled out resignation, acknowledging that his predecessor, Benedict XVI, ‘opened the door’ to future retirements.