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Pope Francis in hospital for respiratory infection
By Agence France-Presse
Mar 30, 2023 3:06 am

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, 86, was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Wednesday with a respiratory infection which will require a stay of a few days, the Vatican said.

'In recent days Pope Francis has complained of some breathing difficulties,' said Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni in a statement.

Pope Francis waves from the popemobile car as he arrives at St. Peter's square on March 29, 2023 in The Vatican to hold the weekly general audience. AFP PHOTO

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