3 h. ago How new Pope is actually chosen, who votes and what happens when decision is made

Pope Francis remains in a 'critical' condition, though a health update issued by the Vatican said that the leader of the Catholic Church had a 'peaceful night'

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5 h. ago Pope Francis gives update from hospital bed after condition described as critical

Pope Francis is fighting pneumonia in both lungs amid fears the infection could spread and cause sepsis

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8 h. ago Pope Francis: Vatican issues morning update amid 'critical respiratory crisis'

The leader of the Catholic church is in a critical condition in hospital after his suffering a respiratory crisis.

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9 h. ago Major Pope Francis health update issued after respiratory crisis in hospital

The Vatican has issued a major update regarding Pope Francis' health has been issued after the Catholic leader suffered a respiratory crisis and spent more than a week in hospital

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9 h. ago Pope Francis health: Vatican issues morning update after 'critical respiratory crisis'

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for more than a week, rested 'peacefully overnight' although the Vatican update on Sunday morning did not confirm if he was sitting up or eating breakfast as previous days' had done

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22 h. ago Vatican issues Pope health update as Francis in critical condition

The Pope is in a critical condition after suffering a long asthmatic respiratory crisis, the new update confirmed

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47 h. ago Pope Francis ‘not out of danger’ and will remain in hospital, say doctors

Medical team confirm pontiff’s condition is not life-threatening but he continues to fight chronic bronchitis and pneumonia a week after hospital admission

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56 h. ago Resignation ‘possible’ as Pope marks one week in hospital with pneumonia

Some cardinals have answered the question — will he resign? — as he continues fighting pneumonia in hospital

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4 d. ago Vatican shares health update amid fears for seriously ill Pope Francis

The Pope’s health has taken a turn, raising concerns about his recovery

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4 d. ago Vatican shares health update after Pope Francis diagnosed with double pneumonia

The Pope’s health has taken a turn, raising concerns about his recovery

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4 d. ago Pope Francis has pneumonia, the Vatican confirms: Pontiff's tests 'present a complex picture'

Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia as his respiratory infection 'continues to present a complex picture, The Vatican have said. 

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4 d. ago Vatican issues major Pope Francis update as scans reveal health issue

The Vatican has given an update on the health of Pope Francies and said that, despite new scans revealing the nature of his health issues, he remains in good spirits in hospital

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