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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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When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next – even before ‘Conclave’

By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press ROME (AP) — The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions...

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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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Major Pope health update issued after Vatican cancels his weekend's engagements

Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, the Vatican has said.  In the major update, which comes days after it was revealed...

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Vatican cancels more Holy Year events as pope remains hospitalized with respiratory infection

ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Tuesday canceled papal audiences through the weekend and delegated others to cover for Pope Francis as the...

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Pope Francis cancels all weekend engagements amid fears over health

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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 to remain hospitalized as doctors treat a complex respiratory tract infection, Vatican says

By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further...

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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...