3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 h. ago Pope has 'early kidney failure' as he remains in 'critical condition'

The Pope remains alert, the Vatican said

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4 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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4 h. ago Driver fighting for life after horrific crash beside East Lancs Road

An air ambulance was scrambled to the scene of the major collision

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4 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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6 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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8 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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9 h. ago Pope Francis breaks silence with cryptic message after 'critical' health crisis

Pope Francis has addressed followers for the first time since he was said to be in 'critical condition' in hospital following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis

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9 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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10 h. ago Pope Francis speaks from hospital bed to thank doctors and 'prayers of comfort' he has received from all over the world

'I am continuing my hospitalisation at the Gemelli Hospital, carrying on with the necessary treatment - and rest is also part of the therapy!' the pontiff said in a statement.

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11 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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11 h. ago Nostradamus's eerie prediction about the future of Pope Francis is unearthed after Vatican revealed he was in a 'critical' condition

Michel de Nostredame, the 16th-century astrologer known as Nostradamus, supposedly predicted the fate of the pope in an unearthed quote from his book 'Les Propheties'

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11 h. ago Pope Francis had ‘restful’ night says Vatican 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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12 h. ago Pope's doctor fears one major threat to Catholic leader after critical condition scare

Pope Francis is understood to have had a 'tranquil' night after major concerns were raised over his health – and doctors in the Vatican still have one significant concern

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13 h. ago Pope Francis health: Top Vatican bishops 'already holding secret discussions to decide next Pope'

Pope Francis, 88, suffered a prolonged and critical asthmatic respiratory incident on Saturday morning after spending several days in a Rome hospital being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection

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14 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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