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Hospitalized pope marks 12 years in job with future uncertain

Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church while facing uncertain health after a month in the hospital. His hospitalization, described as the longest and most fraught of his papacy, has raised doubts about his ability to lead nearly 1.4 billion Catholics.
The Pope has not been seen in public since his hospitalization, which has led to concerns regarding his leadership ability.
The Pope's health has affected the way Catholics celebrate his anniversary, leaving his future uncertain, even for Francis himself.

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National Catholic Reporter

Pope Francis marks 12 years of papacy on 28th day in hospital

Pope Francis nears a month in the hospital, where he has battled double pneumonia for the last month in the gravest health crisis of his pontificate.

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Religion News Service

Pope Francis' openness about his health may be as tactical as it is truthful

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In October of 1996, Vatican spokesperson Joaquin Navarro Valls admitted to reporters concerned about the health of Pope John Paul II that the 80-year-old pontiff suffered from “extrapyramidal syndrome,” a medical umbrella term that takes in several neurological diseases, including Parkinson’s. According to Philip Pullella, the veteran Vatican correspondent for Reuters, Navarro Valls’ higher ups were not happy that he had sha…

10 hours ago·United States

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The Elkhart Truth

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Pope marks month in hospital as footballers send messages

Pope Francis marked a month in hospital Friday, with football players sending him messages of support for his recovery from pneumonia, including the captain of his favourite team, San Lorenzo.

14 hours ago

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CBS News

Mass held in honor on Pope Francis as he marks 1 month in hospital, 12 years as pontiff

The Mass at St. Peter's Basilica came a day after the Argentine marked 12 years since he was elected.

15 hours ago

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The Independent (US)

Pope Francis reaches hospital milestone as his treatment continues

16 hours ago·United States

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La Presse

Pope Francis in a "stationary" state

The diplomatic corps in the Vatican took part on Friday in a mass for Pope Francis, 88 years old, still in a "steady" state four weeks after his admission to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome for double pneumonia.

18 hours ago·Montreal, Canada

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