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Vatican nuns field calls about Pope Francis’ health

‘We tell them to pray for him.’

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Nuns on the switchboard at the Vatican are busy fielding calls from people worried about the Pope.

Senior clergy flock to Vatican as fears over the Pope’s ailing health deepen

‘You pick up on the anxiety and the uncertainty.’

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Pope Francis suffered an "isolated crisis of bronchial spasm", the Vatican said on Friday. (AP PHOTO)

Pope’s condition worsens amidst 'isolated' breathing crisis

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A Vatican official says Pope Francis' most recent breathing issue did not last a long time.

Everything you need to know about Ramadan

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Lakemba Ramadan Nights, in Sydney’s west, occurs during the month.

Pope’s supporters urged to pray ‘stronger’ as Vatican shares health update

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The Pope’s supporters have been told to make their prayers for him ‘stronger and more intense’.

Prayers for Pope Francis as Vatican gives health update

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A phrase reading in Spanish: "Francis the city prays for you" referring to Pope Francis, is projected on the Obelisk in Buenos Aires.