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Inside the VaticanMarch 06, 2025
A person holds a picture of Pope Francis and a rosary during a prayer service in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Feb. 25, as Pope Francis continued his hospitalization. March 5 marks the 88-year-old pontiff's 20th day in hospital. (OSV News/Reuters/Dylan Martinez)

Pope Francis has been hospitalized for nearly three weeks with double pneumonia. In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Ricardo da Silva, S.J., speaks with veteran Vatican reporter Gerard O’Connell about the pope’s health, ongoing work, and the misinformation surrounding his condition. While stable, the pope’s condition remains serious and his prognosis is “guarded,” meaning he is not yet out of danger. 

In the second half, Ricardo asks Gerry about his recent interview with Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, where they discussed ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as diplomatic relations with the U.S. and China.

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