2 h. ago What happens when the Pope dies as Francis to break Vatican funeral tradition

Pope Francis is currently in hospital battling pneumonia in both lungs

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2 h. ago What happens when a Pope dies and how is a new Pontiff selected?

Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas and updates on Pope Francis’ health

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2 h. ago Pope's 'critical condition' creates air of fear in Rome amid ominous health update

Pope Francis was admitted to hospital with pneumonia and bronchitis and remains in a critical condition having gone on to develop a problem with his kidneys

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2 h. ago Pope Francis awake after kidney failure diagnosis, outlook still touch

Cardinal says 88-year-old pontiff is ‘probably close to death’

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3 h. ago Pope Francis battling mild kidney failure but eating and resting well, say doctors

Pontiff, 88, was awake and in good humour, say Vatican sources, after being admitted to hospital with pneumoniaPope Francis, who is battling pneumonia and “mild” kidney failure, had a good night, slept and is resting, the Vatican said in a brief statement on Monday morning.Vatican sources said later on Monday that the pope was awake and continuing with the therapy, and was eating normally and in good humour. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Inside Gemelli hospital treating Pope Francis – assassination save to Totti coma miracle

The Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is currently being treated while in a 'critical condition' is referred to as 'Vatican Three' and even comes with its own Papal Suite

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3 h. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Vatican confirm pontiff is in critical condition

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

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5 h. ago Unclear if Pope Francis is awake after diagnosis of kidney failure

Cardinal says 88-year-old pontiff is ‘probably close to death’

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5 h. ago Pope Francis is in 'critical condition' and suffering kidney failure, Vatican announces

Blood tests show the pontiff is suffering early kidney failure as Francis battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection, officials said last night.

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5 h. ago SAG Awards 2025 winners Conclave share message for Pope Francis amid health battle

The cast of 'Conclave' have sent their well wishes to Pope Francis as he remains in a critical condition in hospital with double pneumonia and bronchitis

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6 h. ago Pope Francis 'resting' in hospital as Vatican issues new statement on his health

The Pope was admitted to hospital ten days ago

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8 h. ago Conclave cast sends well wishes to Pope Francis during their SAG Awards presentation

The cast of 'Conclave' shared a message for Pope Francis at the SAG Awards as the ailing pontiff remains in a critical condition and fights for his life in hospital

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17 h. ago Nostradamus's eerie Pope Francis prediction as Catholic Church's fate questioned

Nostradamus made a chilling prediction regarding Pope Francis, who is struggling with kidney failure, hundreds of years ago as catholics worldwide pray for his life

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18 h. ago Pope Francis 'alert' but still in critical condition at hospital

The 88-year-old pontiff is fighting pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

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18 h. ago Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, Vatican says

Pope Francis, 88, continues to battle pneumonia and a complex lung infection

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18 h. ago Pope Francis remains in ‘critical condition’ with ‘early kidney failure’

But 88-year-old pontiff is still alert, says Vatican in late update, as he continues to battle pneumonia and complex lung infection

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18 h. ago Pope Francis is still fighting for his life as blood tests show early kidney failure but officials say he is 'alert'

In a late update, the Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff remains 'well oriented' and attended Mass, as he battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

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19 h. ago Pope Francis still in 'critical condition' as Vatican confirms more health issues

An update from the Vatican confirmed that 'the thrombocytopenia remains stable; however, some blood tests show early, mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control'

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19 h. ago Pope Francis health update from Vatican as he stuns crowds with statement

In a late update this evening, the Vatican said Pope Francis hadn't had any more respiratory crises since Saturday night, but was still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen

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21 h. ago Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is sick? And who will be next pope?

Despite his current condition, the Vatican has assured the public that Pope Francis is resting peacefully

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