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The Vatican says Pope Francis has developed bilateral pneumonia, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pope ...

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Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the results of tests conducted in recent days and Monday indicate the pope is suffering ...

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