88 岁的教皇方济各因肺炎住院，引发了关于教皇继任的讨论。 Pope Francis, 88, hospitalized with pneumonia, ignites discussion on papal succession.

88 岁的教皇弗朗西斯因肺炎和呼吸道感染住院，引发了意大利人对他的健康状况和可能的继任者的猜测。 Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized with pneumonia and a respiratory infection, sparking Italian speculation about his health and possible succession. 获得奥斯卡提名的电影《秘密会议》（Conclave）提高了公众对教皇选举过程的兴趣。 The Oscar-nominated movie "Conclave" has heightened public interest in the papal election process. 尽管梵蒂冈保密，但关于教皇的状况和潜在继任者的讨论却很广泛，这反映了教皇在意大利生活中发挥的重要作用。 Despite Vatican secrecy, discussions about the pope's condition and potential successors are widespread, reflecting the significant role the papacy plays in Italian life.