Pope Is Treated for Infection, Fever; Report Says Condition has Stabilized

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Vatican City Pope John Paul II developed a high fever Thursday because of a urinary tract infection and was being treated with antibiotics at the Vatican, his spokesman said. The latest health setback for the 84-year-old pontiff came one day after he began receiving nutrition through a feeding tube.

There were reports that the pope received the sacrament of the anointing of the sick what used to be called the last rites.

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Pope Is Treated for Infection, Fever; Report Says Condition has Stabilized

But the Italian news agency Apcom, without citing any sources, reported that John Paul's condition was "stable" early today, several hours after he started receiving antibiotics. Another Italian news agency, ANSA, said the pope "seems to ...

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