Pope Francis tells aides 'his end is near': A look at the pontiff's medical history

Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized with bilateral pneumonia and is undergoing treatment for a polymicrobial infection.
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Jewish director sends message of hope in Pope Francis film

ROME, Oct 21 (Reuters) - After tackling war in Syria, Oscar-nominated Evgeny Afineevsky wanted his next documentary to send a message of hope, so he chose as its subject the only world leader he ...

Who is the next pope after Pope Francis? What we know about who’s in line

Who could be the next pope? After Pope Francis, what pontiff is next in line for head of the Catholic Church and the Vatican. Here's what we know.
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Pope Francis remembers fellow Argentine Maradona affectionately, praying for him

VATICAN CITY, ROME, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Pope Francis remembers soccer legend and fellow Argentine Diego Maradona with affection and is keeping him in his prayers, the Vatican said on Wednesday, and ...