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Vatican authorities have said that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. According to officials, the 88-year-old pope is ...

In light of Pope Francis’ latest diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious disease due to respiratory infections.

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Pope Francis' medical situation is complex amid pneumonia diagnosis, Vatican says 01:22. Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug ...

LONDON (AP) — Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment.Officials said the 88-year-old ...

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Pope Francis is sick with a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract, the Vatican said Monday. The pope, 88, was diagnosed following testing “carried out over the past few days,” the ...