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NZ Defence Spending, German Election & Pope’s Health | NZ Herald News Update
China fires live rounds near NZ, Germany’s snap election results, Pope Francis’ health, and Destiny Church news.

‘Not out of danger’: Pope Francis’ condition remains ‘critical’, Vatican says
Doctors said the Pope was still 'suffering' and reserved their prognosis.

Polymicrobial infection: What to know about Pope Francis’ health
Pope Francis is being treated for a “polymicrobial infection” in his respiratory tract, a condition doctors call a “complex clinical situation” requiring hospitalisation.

‘Complex picture’: Pope Francis hospitalised with bilateral pneumonia
Pope Francis, 88, is suffering from pneumonia in both lungs.

Pope to stay in hospital with ‘complex’ respiratory condition
The Pope, 88, was admitted with bronchitis last Friday.

Gay men can train as priests but don’t flaunt it: Italy Church
They can train to become Catholic priests but not if they 'support so-called gay culture'.

Pope Francis apologises after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men
Vatican spokesman issues statement acknowledging media storm.

Pope overcomes health concerns to lead Easter Sunday Mass
Thousands attend the Mass at St Peter’s Square.

Pope Francis’ ‘white flag’ comment slammed by Ukraine
The Pope has been criticised for asking Kyiv to 'have the courage' to stop the war.

Explainer: How can Catholic priests bless same-sex unions?
The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a lifelong union between a man and a woman.

'Dramatic shift': Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples
The radical shift in policy is aimed at making the church more inclusive.

Pope to skip climate action summit due to acute bronchitis
Francis says doctors advise against the rapid changes in temperature travel would involve.

'Still alive, you know': Pope cancels trip for climate conference on doctors' orders
This is the second time the pope’s frail health has forced the cancellation of a trip.

Pope forcibly removes leading conservative US bishop
Bishop Joseph Strickland is a conservative who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff.

Vatican beatifies Polish family killed for hiding Jews
The Ulmas were killed by Nazi troops in 1944, along with the eight Jews they were hiding.

‘Long live the Pope!’: Francis uplifted by St Peters Square crowd
Two days after being discharged from the hospital, Pope Francis resumed his duties.

'Still alive!': Pope emerges from surgery with 'no complications'
The Vatican said there were no complications during Wednesday's three-hour surgery.

Pope Francis, 86, to undergo intestinal surgery
The pope is set to be hospitalised in Rome for several days while he recovers.

Pope warns of risk of corruption in missionary fundraising after investigation
He warned the Vatican’s fundraisers of financial corruption creeping into their work.

Vatican arrest: Speeding driver bursts through palace gate
Vatican gendarmes fired at the speeding car’s front tyres after it rushed the gate.

Why Pope Francis is the star of AI-generated photos
New York Times: Francis has become a recurring favorite for bizarre AI.