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Pope Francis Overcomes Pneumonia, Faces Two-Month Recovery

3/26/2025

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Pope Francis, 88, battled life-threatening pneumonia during a grueling 38-day hospital stay, where doctors contemplated halting treatment. Thanks to his dedicated personal nurse's insistence on aggressive care, he made a remarkable recovery. Now back at the Vatican, he must take two months to rest and limit public appearances to regain his strength.

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Pope Francis, 88, battled life-threatening pneumonia during a grueling 38-day hospital stay, where doctors contemplated halting treatment. Thanks to his dedicated personal nurse's insistence on aggressive care, he made a remarkable recovery. Now back at the Vatican, he must take two months to rest and limit public appearances to regain his strength.