Francis spent much of the past decade in relatively good health but has dealt with several painful medical conditions over ...

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Pope Francis feels healthy, no plans to resign Pope defends blessings for same-sex couples New book "Hope" reviews Francis's life and decisions VATICAN CITY, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Pope Francis ...

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Pope Francis has downplayed health issues and insisted he has no plans to resign. "I am well," the 88-year-old says in his new memoir released on Tuesday Hope: The Autobiography, Reuters reported.