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a marriage valid under Catholic canon law
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There is no provision in canon law for what to do if a pope becomes incapacitated.
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Nicole Winfield and Silvia Stellacci, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
However, there is no formal provision in canon law for an incapacitated pope, and there are no current signs that Francis is unable to govern.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
However, there is no formal provision in canon law for an incapacitated pope, and there are no current signs that Francis is unable to govern.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Reidy also received a licentiate in canon law from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. in 2010.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Winfield and Silvia Stellacci, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
However, there is no formal provision in canon law for an incapacitated pope, and there are no current signs that Francis is unable to govern.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
However, there is no formal provision in canon law for an incapacitated pope, and there are no current signs that Francis is unable to govern.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Reidy also received a licentiate in canon law from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. in 2010.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Canon law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canon%20law. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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