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Pope Francis Held in Hospital for Checks Ahead of Easter

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Pope Francis will stay in for additional checks after a scheduled appointment, and it’s not known if he’ll be out in time for Palm Sunday events.

Pope Francis smiles in front of St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City
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Pope Francis is being kept in a hospital in Rome for additional checks, Vatican sources told the BBC. It’s not clear what the exact reason is, but the stay stemmed from a scheduled appointment. Members of his staff are expected to stay with him through the night at the Gemelli Hospital, and the 86-year-old oope has reportedly cleared his schedule for the next two days. It’s not known whether he’ll be back on his feet for Palm Sunday and Easter weekend, but a source said he’d remain in the hospital as long as necessary.

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