King Charles III was briefly hospitalized Thursday due to temporary side effects from ongoing cancer treatment, initially diagnosed in February 2024 following a procedure for benign prostate enlargement. His afternoon engagements were postponed, and Friday’s schedule was also rescheduled as a precaution. The King’s treatment is reportedly progressing positively. He expressed his apologies for any inconvenience caused by the cancellations.
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Pope Francis, hospitalized for over five weeks due to severe respiratory infection and double pneumonia, will be discharged from Gemelli Hospital on Sunday. While his condition is now stable, doctors have mandated at least two months of rest and recuperation, noting the severity of his illness and the resulting lung damage. The Pope will appear at his hospital window to offer a blessing before his departure, but future engagements remain uncertain due to the necessary convalescence period. This hospitalization marks the most serious health crisis of his papacy.
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Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital on Monday due to a fever requiring testing and observation. His spokesman reported Clinton is in good spirits and expects a release by Christmas. While the situation is not considered urgent, the 78-year-old former president will remain hospitalized overnight. This hospitalization follows a history of health issues including heart surgery and a 2021 urological infection.
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