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The popeâs doctors have said they came close to letting him die during his recent hospital stay.
The 88-year-old pontiff nearly lost his battle with pneumonia.
âHe will have to be less communicative, but he will want to communicate the most important things: his words will have more weight,â said one leading cardinal.
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He will make his first public appearance in over a month when he departs the hospital on Sunday.
It looks like a good omen for the pontiffâs recovery.
The Vatican released the photo as the Pope declared himself âfragile.â
The Vatican said the episodes were caused by accumulation of mucus in the Popeâs lungs.
The pontiff had a bronchial spasm Friday which caused him to inhale vomit and be placed on a respirator.
People have flocked to betting platforms to make their wager on who will succeed the ailing pope.
The Vatican says the religious leader is expected to remain in hospital for at least another week.
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