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Uncertainty Over Pope’s Health Fuels Familiar Debate Over Vatican’s Candor

Published by New York Times World By Elisabetta Povoledo · 17 October 2026 at 07:01
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Uncertainty Over Pope’s Health Fuels Familiar Debate Over Vatican’s Candor
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By announcing his lung condition himself, Leo has been more forthcoming than many popes. But mysteries remain, prompting scrutiny of papal statements for hidden meaning.

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