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Pope Francis isn’t out of danger but his condition isn’t life-threatening, medical team says

By NICOLE WINFIELD ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ condition isn’t life-threatening, but he’s not out of danger, his medical team said Friday, as...

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Pope' funeral 'being rehearsed' as Francis I keeps fighting pneumonia

Pope Francis’ funeral is allegedly being rehearsed after the 88-year-old was diagnosed with pneumonia. We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures...

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Vatican issues early morning health update on Pope Francis after pneumonia news

Pope Francis had breakfast and slept peacefully, the Vatican says, after he was diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs. A Vatican spokesman said...

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Pope Francis cancels all weekend engagements amid fears over health

We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news...

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Pope Francis begins 'tying up loose ends' as health worsens in Vatican hospital

Pope Francis’ condition deteriorated on Monday as doctors confirmed his bronchitis has developed into a “polymicrobial infection” causing a “complex clinical picture”. According...

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Pope Francis to remain in hospital as he faces 'complex' health issues

Pope Francis’ infection is presenting a ‘complex clinical picture’ that will require further hospitalisation. We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures...

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Pope Francis prescribed ‘complete rest’ following hospitalization for bronchitis

Pope Francis has been prescribed “complete rest” following his hospitalization for bronchitis on Friday, according to the Vatican. Doctors at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli...

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Pope Francis hospitalized to treat bronchitis, undergo tests as Holy Year events cancelled

By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday to treat a weeklong bout of bronchitis and undergo diagnostic...

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Pope Francis rushed to hospital for medical tests and to treat bronchitis

Pope Francis is being hospitalized to treat his bronchitis and undergo some necessary diagnostic tests, the Vatican said Friday in confirming the latest...

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Pope Francis injured in fall at Vatican, wearing a sling

Pope Francis suffered a fall in his apartment on Thursday, his second in little more than a month’s time, the Vatican said. The...