Coverage dated June 5, 2023

Pope makes ‘planned’ but unannounced hospital visit for check-up

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The Vatican confirmed Tuesday that Pope Francis had gone to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital in the morning to for some clinical tests and returned to the Vatican before noon.

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  1. France 24

    Pope in hospital for check-up: Italian media (opens France 24)

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    Pope Francis visited a Rome hospital for a medical check-up on Tuesday, according to Italian media, just over two months after he was hospitalised with bronchitis.

  2. Aleteia

    Pope Francis reportedly at the hospital for check-ups (opens Aleteia)

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    Aleteia's feed description

    According to Italian news agency, ANSA, Pope Francis went to the hospital on the morning of June 6, 2023, for some check-ups.

  3. Crux

    Pope makes ‘planned’ but unannounced hospital visit for check-up (opens Crux)

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    Crux's feed description

    The Vatican confirmed Tuesday that Pope Francis had gone to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital in the morning to for some clinical tests and returned to the Vatican before noon.

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