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Doctors have said the pope's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease.

Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.

In a late update, the Vatican said Francis hadn’t had any more respiratory crises since Saturday night but was still ...

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