what happens if the pope goes into a PVS or coma? Is he still pope?

[kittenpants]

sorry if this is a dupe, but I didn't see another thread on this.

[Demit]

1. No. He turns into a pumpkin.

[Cuban_Liberal]

2. He is Pope until he dies, or resigns. n/t

[Walt Starr]

3. He's still the Pope n/t

[rodeodance]

5. Pope with a big P--representative of Christ on earth. Yes

[Hobarticus]

4. Yes...as I understand it, he has asked to be kept alive

by artifical means, if needed.

Which means that he'd be Pope as long as he draws breath, by himself or no.

That would be interesting, wouldn't it?

[rodeodance]

7. only by nasograstic tube (hydration and nutrients)--he is dying at his

residence (at his request)-not in a hospital--
I think we can make the assumption that there will be not respirators to help him breathe.

[Hobarticus]

9. Very safe assumption...just food for thought. eom

[napi21]

6. This won't happen.

If you listen to all the medical reports, all of his organs are malfunctioning, and his EEG has flatlined. Even with assisted breathing equipment, his heart will not be beating much longer.

[sandnsea]

8. They won't let that happen

The Church can't be Popeless.