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Coverage dated March 7, 2025

In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time

Headline from The Republic

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia, increasingly handing off his day-to-day duties to cardinals as questions swirl about the near and long-term future of his papacy.

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  1. The Republic

    In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time (opens The Republic)

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    ROME (AP) — Pope Francis entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia, increasingly handing off his day-to-day duties to cardinals as questions swirl about the near and long-term future of his papacy.

  2. Voice of America

    In his own words: Pope’s views on resigning changed over time (opens Voice of America)

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    Speculation increases as Francis hands off more of his day-to-day duties to cardinals

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