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Pope Francis

King Charles Postpones Vatican Visit Over Pope’s Health

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The pope’s doctors have said they came close to letting him die during his recent hospital stay.

Tom Sykes | Published Mar 25, 2025

Pope Got So Close to Death That Doctors Almost Let Him Go

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The 88-year-old pontiff nearly lost his battle with pneumonia.

Kenneal Patterson | Published Mar 25, 2025

Pope Francis Is Back!

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“He will have to be less communicative, but he will want to communicate the most important things: his words will have more weight,” said one leading cardinal.

Sean Craig | Published Mar 23, 2025

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Pope to Leave Hospital After ‘Life-Threatening’ Infection

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He will make his first public appearance in over a month when he departs the hospital on Sunday.

Liam Archacki | Published Mar 22, 2025

King Charles’ Diary Hints at Hope for Ailing Pope Francis

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It looks like a good omen for the pontiff’s recovery.

Tom Sykes | Published Mar 18, 2025

First Photo of Pope Released Since His Hospitalization

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The Vatican released the photo as the Pope declared himself “fragile.”

Matt Young | Published Mar 16, 2025

Pope Suffers Respiratory Failure and Is Placed on Ventilator

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The Vatican said the episodes were caused by accumulation of mucus in the Pope’s lungs.

Erkki Forster | Published Mar 03, 2025

Pope Francis Suffers Breathing Crisis, Vatican Says

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The pontiff had a bronchial spasm Friday which caused him to inhale vomit and be placed on a respirator.

Nandika Chatterjee | Published Feb 28, 2025

Ghoulish Gamblers Are Already Betting on Who’ll Be Next Pope

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People have flocked to betting platforms to make their wager on who will succeed the ailing pope.

Julia Ornedo | Published Feb 27, 2025

Vatican Says Pope Francis Has Mild Case of Kidney Failure

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The Vatican says the religious leader is expected to remain in hospital for at least another week.

Will Neal | Published Feb 24, 2025

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