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In a series of messages on social media, the pontiff alluded to his health battle over chronic lung issues.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
When the smiling pontiff was wheeled in, those there cheered wildly.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
The pontiff has not been able to offer his customary noontime prayers at St. Peter's Square since Feb. 9.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
The pope demonstrated his trademark humor in this week’s visit, responding to a comment by Alfieri that the 88-year-old pontiff had the mentality of a 50- or 60-year-old.
—Colleen Barry and Trisha Thomas, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
When the smiling pontiff was wheeled in, those there cheered wildly.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
The pontiff has not been able to offer his customary noontime prayers at St. Peter's Square since Feb. 9.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
The pope demonstrated his trademark humor in this week’s visit, responding to a comment by Alfieri that the 88-year-old pontiff had the mentality of a 50- or 60-year-old.
—Colleen Barry and Trisha Thomas, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Pontiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pontiff. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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