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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Joe Middleton

Pope Francis to stay in hospital for several days over respiratory infection

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Pope Francis has a respiratory infection and will need to spend “a few days” in hospital for treatment after suffering from breathing difficulties, the Vatican has said.

Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni says Francis, 86, does not have Covid-19 but requires several days of therapy.

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