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When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next - even before ‘Conclave’

Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized with double pneumonia and is undergoing treatment that includes antibiotics and cortisone. The Vatican reported his condition is described as complex but not critical, and he had a good night and breakfast.
Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi suggested the Pope could resign if he faces serious difficulties in performing his duties, but noted that Francis tends to fight against health challenges.
Both Cardinals Ravasi and Jean-Marc Aveline remarked on the speculation surrounding the Pope's potential resignation, indicating that the possibility remains open.
The Pope had submitted a signed resignation letter at the start of his papacy, but he has previously described a resignation as a distant hypothesis, insisting he is not incapacitated.

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Winston-Salem Journal

Italians gossip about who comes next

ROME — The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like his death.

3 hours ago

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🔔 The Liberty Daily

As Pope Francis Enters 8th Day in Hospital, Vatican Suggests Possible Resignation - 🔔 The Liberty Daily

(Zero Hedge)—Pope Francis has at this point spent over a week in the hospital in Rome, battling pneumonia in both lungs, and in the last 24-hours there have been reports that his condition is stable and has seen slight improvement. The 88-year old Pontiff entered the hospital on Feb. 14 with worsening bronchitis, leading doctors to eventually diagnose pneumonia, and reports in the initial days were dire. Archbishop Giuseppe Satriano of Bari gave…

Pope marks week in hospital amid questions over future

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis marked a week in hospital with pneumonia today, as speculation grew over the 88-year-old’s ability to continue leading the Catholic Church. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

20 hours ago·Malaysia

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Sky News UK

The Pope marks a week in hospital - as cardinal suggests he could resign in case of 'serious difficulties'

A cardinal suggests some circumstances under which Pope Francis, who has spent a week in hospital, might choose to retire. But he stresses the pontiff has a tendency to fight and wants to see out the Jubilee Year.

20 hours ago·United Kingdom

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