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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Nicole Winfield

Doctors issue major update on health of hospitalised Pope Francis

Pope Francis's health has taken a positive turn, with doctors upgrading his prognosis and stating he is no longer in immediate danger of death following a bout of double pneumonia.

The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalised for nearly a month, marking the longest and most serious health scare of his 12-year papacy.

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