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Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat

Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat
BBC News Saturday 17 October 2026, 05:01 UTC 1 min read
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Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.

Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.
Pope (PERSON) Vatican (LOCATION) Paul Gallagher (PERSON)
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