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Vatican cancels more holy year events as pope remains hospitalized with respiratory infection

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized with a multi-pronged respiratory infection, leading the Vatican to cancel papal audiences and delegate responsibilities to others. The cancellations affect events for the holy year, which attracts millions of pilgrims. Francis, who has a history of bronchitis, was admitted after his condition worsened. The Vatican has not specified how long he will stay in the hospital, citing the complexity of his treatment.
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