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The Vatican has not announced Pope Francis is resigning, contrary to online claims. Further, his successor would be elected by Cardinals, not Francis.

The Vatican said that the pope "slept well during the night and is now resting" peacefully on Thursday morning as the pontiff begins his 14th day in hospital.

Pope Francis' health is continuing to improve, the Vatican said on Thursday, offering a cautiously upbeat assessment as the 88-year-old pontiff battles against double pneumonia.

On Monday evening, February 24, 2025, the Holy See updated Pope Francis on his health. No new respiratory crisis has occurred, the oxygen flow has been reduced slightly, and the results of the tests ...