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Pope's Doctor Prescribes Him Cuban Cigars To Get Back To Good Health

Feb 24, 2025
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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, who has been clinging to life through a rollercoaster of hospital stays, is now on the mend thanks to an unconventional prescription: a Cuban cigar a day.

After enduring a critical condition that had the faithful lighting candles and the betters placing bets, the Pontiff has reportedly enjoyed his tenth consecutive "good night" at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.

His doctor ordered a radical shift in his recovery plan—swapping out the strawberry ice vape for something actually healthy for you.

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