Pope Francis, who had part of his lung removed as a young man, recently spent several weeks hospital due to a respiratory infection. View on euronews

POPE Francis has died at the age of 88 after a “complex” battle with double pneumonia. The leader of the Roman Catholic church had been hospitalised at the Gemelli hospital in Rome

Pope Francis dies at 88 after suffering from prolonged 'double pneumonia.' In this article, we have explained about the disease, its causes, symptoms, and more.

POPE Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic church, has died aged 88 after fighting for his life in a “complex” health battle. The pontiff had been hospitalised for weeks at the

When Pope Francis died, he was recovering at the Vatican after a five-week hospital stay for double pneumonia and other health issues.

Pope Francis died, aged 88, on Monday. But contrary to speculation, his death was not caused by double pneumonia for which he was recently hospitalised. The Vatican has clarified the actual cause, putting the rumours to rest.

Dr. Sergio Alfieri coordinated Francis’ five-week hospital treatment for double pneumonia and continued to oversee the pope’s treatment after the pontiff returned to the Vatican on March 23 for two months of rest to allow a full recovery.