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Pope Francis Faces Critical Health Battle Amid Respiratory and Kidney Complications

Pope Francis is battling a serious lung infection causing early-stage kidney failure, confirmed by the Vatican. His condition is stable with continued oxygen therapy, and he remains alert. Cardinal Dolan admits that the Pope's health is precarious, saying he is 'likely near death,' but hopes for improvement linger. This extends his hospital stay to ten days, matching his record from 2021.