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Oceane Duboust

What is double pneumonia and how did it impact Pope Francis' health?

Pope Francis was treated for double pneumonia, an infection in both lungs, before he died on Monday at the age of 88. 

The Holy See has yet to comment on the cause of death. However, Pope Francis was in the hospital for 38 days for double pneumonia until March 23. 

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