Pope Francis remains in 'critical' condition: What happens when head of Catholic Church can no longer serve or dies?

Pope Francis remains in critical condition as early signs of kidney failure emerge, complicating his battle with pneumonia. The Vatican reports he is alert but receiving high-flow oxygen support. Cardinal Timothy Dolan admitted the pontiff is in very fragile health as prayers flood in globally. Medical experts warn of a risk of sepsis. Despite his condition, Francis remains engaged in Vatican affairs. His recent moves, including reforms in funeral rites and cardinal appointments, suggest he foresaw his declining health and was preparing for the future leadership of the Catholic Church. #PopeFrancis #VaticanNews #CatholicChurch #PapalHealth #FrancisInCriticalCondition #PrayersForPope #PopeHealthUpdate #KidneyFailure #Pneumonia #PopeFrancisIllness #CatholicFaith #RomeNews #HolySee #CardinalDolan #GemelliHospital #SepsisRisk #VaticanCity #Christianity #PapalSuccession #ChurchLeadership Also Read Signs Of Kidney Failure...: Pope Francis' Condition Is Critical, Blood Tests Show No Good Signs :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/signs-of-kidney-failure-pope-francis-condition-is-critical-blood-tests-show-no-good-signs-4079047.html?ref=DMDesc Argentina Unites in Prayer for Pope Francis' Recovery from Serious Lung Infection :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/argentina-prays-for-pope-francis-recovery-011-4078989.html?ref=DMDesc Pope Francis Remains Alert Despite Critical Condition and Early Kidney Failure :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pope-francis-critical-condition-kidney-failure-011-4078961.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.334~