Uncertainty Over Pope’s Health Fuels Familiar Debate Over Vatican’s Candor

By announcing his lung condition himself, Leo has been more forthcoming than many popes. But mysteries remain, prompting scrutiny of papal statements for hidden meaning.

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1. 2026-10-17 04:01 UTCNYT · nytimes.com ↗
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