Pope Francis diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, Vatican says

The Vatican said the Pope was in a 'good mood' despite the sickness

Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia in both lungs but was in a good mood, the Vatican said Tuesday. 

"The laboratory tests, the chest X-ray and the clinical conditions of the Holy Father continue to present a complex picture," a Vatican statement said. 

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Authored by Louis Casiano via FoxNews February 18th 2025