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Pope Francis Hospitalized with Pneumonia, Vows to Stay

3/5/2025

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Pope Francis, 88, is currently hospitalized in Rome battling pneumonia after experiencing acute respiratory failure. Although he has undergone bronchoscopies to alleviate mucus buildup and is now stable with supplemental oxygen, his prognosis remains uncertain. He will miss Ash Wednesday services, but despite his health challenges, he has no intention of resigning.

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Pope Francis, 88, is currently hospitalized in Rome battling pneumonia after experiencing acute respiratory failure. Although he has undergone bronchoscopies to alleviate mucus buildup and is now stable with supplemental oxygen, his prognosis remains uncertain. He will miss Ash Wednesday services, but despite his health challenges, he has no intention of resigning.