Pope Francis Has a Plan in Place for Potential Incapacity

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Pope Francis has a resignation letter ready in case he becomes incapacitated.

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The letter was signed in the first year of his papacy.

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The letter was given to Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the former secretary of state.

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The current secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, is assumed to have received the letter.

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Pope Francis has previously stated that he would step down if unable to fulfill his duties.

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The pope is 86 years old and has been using a wheelchair since May.

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Pope Francis has a busy schedule and plans to take a trip in January and February.

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St. Paul VI and St. John Paul II also made provisions for resignation in case of incapacity.

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Pope Francis underwent colon surgery in 2021.

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