4 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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5 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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8 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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20 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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25 h. ago What is a Conclave? How a new pope is selected as Francis undergoes hospital treatment

Pope Francis continues to battle double pneumonia in hospital

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32 h. ago Pope Francis had ‘restful night’, Vatican says, morning after respiratory crisis

Pontiff had fallen into critical condition, receiving high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles complex lung infection Pope Francis had a “restful night” in hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday morning, after announcing on Saturday that he was in critical condition following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis linked to pneumonia and a complex lung infection.The 88-year-old pope received “high flows” of oxygen to help him breathe, it was announced on Saturday. He also received blood transfusions after tests showed low counts of platelets, which are needed for clotting, the Vatican said in a late update. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Pope Francis could 'resign' if health battle keeps him from vital job

Cardinals have said that Pope Francis might choose to resign if he feels that he is not able to carry out his work as he continues to fight pneumonia in hospital

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5 d. ago Vatican cancels weekend events as Pope Francis battles pneumonia

Pope Francis remains “in good spirits” despite his illness, the Vatican said

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6 d. ago Vatican cancels weekend events as Pope Francis battles infection

It’s still not clear when the Pope will be released from hospital

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