Vatican

Pope Francis remains hospitalized with double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14, 2025, while the Roman Curia manages Church affairs. Cardinal Pietro Parolin oversees relations with other countries through the Secretariat of State, and Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández leads the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Despite Pope Francis's health challenges, Vatican officials emphasize that his absence is temporary, and he continues to fulfill papal duties via video links from his hospital bed.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

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