In his early 20s, Pope Francis underwent surgery to remove a part of his lung affected by a severe respiratory infection.

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Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital in a “fair” condition on Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened.

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Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome as doctors treat a worsening respiratory infection that the Vatican has described ...

ROME, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital — Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalization, the Vatican said Monday as ...

Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital on Friday and no time frame has been given for how long he may be hospitalized.

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