As the smallest internationally recognised independent state, Vatican City has a population of just 764 as of 2023–24. This is due to its tiny land area of just 49 hectares, strict citizenship ...

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Pope Francis will remain in hospital after tests showed “a complex clinical picture”, the Vatican said on Monday morning.

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ROME — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required ...

By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Vatican City Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs and will not participate in activities through the weekend because of his health issues ...

VATICAN CITY, Feb 18 - Pope Francis, who is spending his fifth day in hospital for what doctors described as a "complex" respiratory infection, will not take part in this weekend's Holy Year ...

Customary for departments to work during papal hospital stays Press office publishing decisions as well as health updates Travel plans of senior officials continuing as usual VATICAN CITY ...