Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs as tests show ‘complex picture,’ Vatican says
Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican said Tuesday, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pontiff that raised concerns about his ability to fight off the infection.
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2 developments- Feb 17, 2025Pope Francis to remain hospitalized for respiratory tract infection
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