The 86-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, doesn't have COVID-19, according to a Vatican spokesperson.
The 86-year-old pope doesn't have COVID-19, spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement, according to the Associated Press.
Francis, who had part of one lung removed when he was a young man, appeared fine during his weekly general audience earlier today in St. Peter's Square. He was scheduled to celebrate Palm Sunday this weekend, the start of Holy Week observances leading up to Easter.
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