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I don't know exactly, I think this would almost be a first for the Church. The structure works that you have the Pope at the top, and then under him is the college of bishops who really only exert any authority when they together convene. If the pope were not to abdicate his powers and fall into a PVS I don't know what would happen. Currently in his sick state, he is still able to dictate to liasons, so there is no real break down, somehow there is still communication. Like I said this would probably set a precedent, I'm sure the laity of the vatican (those serving directly under the pope) might step in, who knows maybe the college would convene, but really I don't think they hold any authority without the decision of the pontiff, he is the ultimate voice of the church.
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