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Pope Francis frail condition sparks speculation he may resign

Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference’s Cardinal Stephen Brislin says while the Catholic…

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Pope Francis misses Ash Wednesday as he remains in hospital

The 88-year-old pontiff continues to receive oxygen therapy as the Vatican closely…

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Pope Francis faces respiratory setback amid ongoing health struggles

Pope Francis suffers two new breathing attacks as pneumonia worsens, requiring bronchoscopies…

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Recovery, resignation, death: Pope Francis scenarios

As Pope Francis remains hospitalised with double pneumonia, the Vatican says his…

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Pope kicks off Christmas under shadow of war

This year's Christmas once again takes place under the shadow of Israel's…

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Pope ends historic Asia-Pacific tour despite health issues

Pope Francis concluded a 12-day tour across the Asia-Pacific, defying health concerns…

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‘Blessed’ Papua New Guinea welcomes pope during landmark tour

The pope will spend four day and three nights in Papa New…

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Pope Francis sparks debate on pets vs parenthood

Pope Francis criticises couples choosing pets over children, calling it selfish and…

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‘Historic visit’: Pope arrives in Muslim-majority Indonesia to start Asia-Pacific tour

Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia to start a 12-day tour of Asia-Pacific,…

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Pope heads to Indonesia, first stop in four-nation tour

Covering some 32 000km, the tour is the longest and farthest of…

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