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Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions

The Independent UK

Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church

Pope Francis, who remains in critical condition and hospitalized as he battles pneumonia in both lungs, was elected pope on March 13, 2013, after the surprise resignation of Benedict XVI.

The Conversation

Pope Francis still critical but shows ‘slight improvement’, Vatican update claims

The Pope resumed work in the afternoon and in the evening made a call to the Catholic parish in Gaza

The Independent UK

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Pope Francis health: A timeline and what we know so far

The pope is currently fighting pneumonia in his lungs and is also experiencing some signs of kidney failure.

Al Jazeera

What Happens When A Pope Gets Sick?

Explore Vatican protocols for papal succession in illness or incapacity, with proposed norms for governance in the face of potential incapacitation.

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Who could be the next Pope?

Pope Francis died on Monday hours after he had greeted more than 35,000 people on Easter Sunday at the Vatican

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Pope Francis sees ‘slight improvement’ but remains in critical condition

Prognosis for pontiff, 88, remains guarded as he is treated in hospital for pneumonia and kidney failure

The Guardian - UK

Critically-ill Pope Had A Good Night, Vatican Says

Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, spent a peaceful night and was "resting" Monday, the Vatican said amidst global concern over the pontiff's health.

International Business Times

Pope Francis awake after kidney failure diagnosis, outlook still touch-and-go

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

The Independent UK

Monday briefing: Merz will be Germany’s chancellor – but extremists are waiting in the wings

In today’s newsletter: The far-right AfD may have come second, but at 20% they have been held off by the performance of mainstream parties, with the CDU leader Friedrich Merz on course to be the new chancellor

The Guardian - UK

With ‘mild’ kidney failure, Pope remains critical: What happens if he can’t govern?

Vatican City – Pope Francis remains in critical condition for a second consecutive day, battling double pneumonia and mild kidney failure, the Vatican

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Pope Francis develops "initial, slight insufficiency" in kidney function, is in critical condition: All about it

Pope Francis has shown an "initial, slight insufficiency" in his kidney function, the Vatican said on Sunday. Pope has been in hospital since February 14. The 88 year old is struggling with double pneumonia.

The Times of India

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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The Independent UK

Pope Francis remains in ‘critical condition’ with ‘early kidney failure’

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

The Guardian - UK

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, Vatican says

Pontiff had reportedly fallen into critical condition, receiving high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles complex lung infection

International Business Times UK

How Long Has Pope Francis Been Pope: His Surprising Net Worth, Love For Wine, Football and More

Pope Francis' net worth, real name, family, health updates, and personal passions—including his love for wine and football—revealed.

The Times of India

Pope Francis is in critical condition: What is sepsis, the condition doctors fear the pontiff may develop?

Pope Francis, 88, battling double pneumonia and a severe lung infection, was said to be in a "critical condition" on Saturday after suffering from a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis, the Vatican said.

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The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Who leads the Catholic Church when the Pope is sick?

Nothing has changed in his status, role or power since Francis was elected the 266th pope on March 13, 2013

Al Jazeera

Pope Francis, in critical condition, has a ‘tranquil’ night, Vatican says

The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing.

International Business Times

Prayers For Pope Francis, 'Critical' In Hospital

Pope Francis's ninth night in hospital was peaceful, the Vatican said Sunday, the day after revealing the 88-year-old was in a "critical" condition.

Evening Standard

Pope Francis, 88, had 'tranquil' night in hospital, Vatican says

The Pope, 88, will miss Sunday prayers for a second week

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Pope Francis Rests After Respiratory Crisis At Rome Hospital

Pope Francis, 88, hospitalized in Rome for respiratory crisis and blood transfusions. Doctors closely monitor his critical condition due to existing lung i...

The Independent UK

Vatican issues one-line statement in Sunday Pope health update

‘The night was tranquil, the pope rested’

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