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PHOTO COLLECTION: Pope Francis

2025-03-23 20:59 Last Updated At：21:01

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.

Pope Francis leaves in a car the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he was admitted on Feb. 14 for bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Marco Ravagli)

Pope Francis leaves in a car the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he was admitted on Feb. 14 for bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Marco Ravagli)

 Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

 Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
Pope Francis leaves in a car the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he was admitted on Feb. 14 for bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Marco Ravagli)

Pope Francis leaves in a car the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he was admitted on Feb. 14 for bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Marco Ravagli)

 Pope Francis arrives at The Vatican City, Sunday, March 23, 2025, after being released the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome after 38 days where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Francis arrives at The Vatican City, Sunday, March 23, 2025, after being released the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome after 38 days where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

 Pope Francis arrives at The Vatican City, Sunday, March 23, 2025, after being released the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome after 38 days where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Francis arrives at The Vatican City, Sunday, March 23, 2025, after being released the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome after 38 days where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

 Pope Francis leaves on a car after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Stefano Costantino)

Pope Francis leaves on a car after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Stefano Costantino)
Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

 Faithfuls wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Faithfuls wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

 Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

 Nuns gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Nuns gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Faithfuls wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Faithfuls wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

 Faithful and pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Faithful and pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

 Pope Francis leaves on a car after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope Francis leaves on a car after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

 Nuns and faithful gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Nuns and faithful gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Faithful and pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Faithful and pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

 Faithful and nuns wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Faithful and nuns wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

 Pope Francis talks on a microphone as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis talks on a microphone as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

 Pope Francis waves as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis waves as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

 Nuns gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Nuns gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

 Pope Francis leaves after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope Francis leaves after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

 Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
Pope Francis thus up as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis thus up as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

 Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

 Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

 Pope Francis thumbs up as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis thumbs up as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

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Pope Francis leaves in a car the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he was admitted on Feb. 14 for bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Marco Ravagli)

Pope Francis leaves in a car the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he was admitted on Feb. 14 for bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Marco Ravagli)
Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
Pope Francis leaves in a car the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he was admitted on Feb. 14 for bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Marco Ravagli)

Pope Francis leaves in a car the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he was admitted on Feb. 14 for bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Marco Ravagli)
Pope Francis arrives at The Vatican City, Sunday, March 23, 2025, after being released the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome after 38 days where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Francis arrives at The Vatican City, Sunday, March 23, 2025, after being released the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome after 38 days where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

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Pope Francis arrives at The Vatican City, Sunday, March 23, 2025, after being released the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome after 38 days where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Francis arrives at The Vatican City, Sunday, March 23, 2025, after being released the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome after 38 days where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Pope Francis leaves on a car after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Stefano Costantino)

Pope Francis leaves on a car after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Stefano Costantino)
Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
Faithfuls wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Faithfuls wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
Nuns gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Nuns gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Faithfuls wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Faithfuls wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
Faithful and pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Faithful and pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Pope Francis leaves on a car after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope Francis leaves on a car after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Nuns and faithful gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Nuns and faithful gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Faithful and pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Faithful and pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Faithful and nuns wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Faithful and nuns wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
Pope Francis talks on a microphone as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis talks on a microphone as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
Pope Francis waves as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis waves as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
Nuns gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Nuns gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Pope Francis leaves after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope Francis leaves after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
Pope Francis thus up as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis thus up as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
Pope Francis thumbs up as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis thumbs up as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
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Pope Francis leaves in a car the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he was admitted on Feb. 14 for bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Marco Ravagli)

Pope Francis leaves in a car the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he was admitted on Feb. 14 for bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Marco Ravagli)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Pope Francis leaves in a car the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he was admitted on Feb. 14 for bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Marco Ravagli)

Pope Francis leaves in a car the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he was admitted on Feb. 14 for bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Marco Ravagli)

Pope Francis arrives at The Vatican City, Sunday, March 23, 2025, after being released the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome after 38 days where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Francis arrives at The Vatican City, Sunday, March 23, 2025, after being released the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome after 38 days where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Francis arrives at The Vatican City, Sunday, March 23, 2025, after being released the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome after 38 days where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Francis arrives at The Vatican City, Sunday, March 23, 2025, after being released the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome after 38 days where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Francis leaves on a car after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Stefano Costantino)

Pope Francis leaves on a car after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Stefano Costantino)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Faithfuls wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Faithfuls wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Nuns gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Nuns gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Faithfuls wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Faithfuls wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Faithful and pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Faithful and pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Francis leaves on a car after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope Francis leaves on a car after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Nuns and faithful gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Nuns and faithful gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Faithful and pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Faithful and pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Faithful and nuns wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Faithful and nuns wait a Pope Francis appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, for the first time after being admitted on Feb. 14 with bronchitis that afterward worsened into bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Pope Francis talks on a microphone as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis talks on a microphone as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis waves as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis waves as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Nuns gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Nuns gather in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican to follow on giant screens a live broadcast from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where Pope Francis made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Francis leaves after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope Francis leaves after appearing at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis thus up as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis thus up as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

Pope Francis thumbs up as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Pope Francis thumbs up as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

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Argentina beats Brazil 4-1 after securing its place at the 2026 World Cup

 2025-03-26 10:46 Last Updated At：10:50

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Defending champion Argentina had to put the celebrations on hold for a while after securing a place at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday before kickoff against archrival Brazil.

Bolivia’s failure to beat Uruguay meant Argentina had enough cushion in South American qualifying to secure one of the continent’s six direct spots for the 48-team World Cup set to be co-hosted next year by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

After Bolivia's 0-0 draw with Uruguay at El Alto, Argentina beat Brazil 4-1 in front of 85,000 fans at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium despite the absence of Lionel Messi.

Brazil's worst deficit in South American World Cup qualifying history compounded pressure on coach Dorival Júnior, who took over in January of last year.

Brazil is in fourth place in South American qualifying with 21 points, 10 behind Argentina but only two behind second-place Ecuador, which was held to a 0-0 draw by Chile. Third-place Uruguay and fifth-place Paraguay also have 21 points, and Colombia is one point behind them in sixth. Seventh-place Venezuela has 15 points after a 1-0 win over 9th-place Peru.

Brazil was missing three regular starters — goalkeeper Alisson, defender Gabriel Magalhães and midfielder Bruno Guimarães — and wasn't really competitive from start to finish.

It's the first time Argentina has won both matches against Brazil in a World Cup qualifying tournament. The home victory was also Argentina's first against the Brazilians since qualifying for the 2006 World Cup.

Argentina has led South American qualifying from the start, with few hiccups and major away wins at Brazil and Uruguay. But coach Lionel Scaloni has not fielded 37-year-old Messi in several games, which still raises doubts on whether the star will play at the World Cup next year.

Messi has an injury to his adductor and was not included in Argentina’s squad for the two latest matches.

Argentina scored its two first goals in only 12 minutes of play, both thanks to accurate passing and some clumsy Brazilian defending.

Julián Alvarez netted the first in the 4th minute after Marquinhos, Murillo and Guilherme Arana failed to reach the ball. The Argentina striker shot between the legs of goalkeeper Bento from close range.

Argentina scored again eight minutes later with Enzo Fernández, once again from close range after a low cross by Gonzalo Molina.

Brazil got one back via Matheus Cunha in the 26th after a mistake by Cristian Romero, who lost the ball to the Brazilian by the edge of the box. Enzo Fernandez found Alexis Mac Allister bursting into the penalty box unmarked 11 minutes later to make it 3-1 to Argentina.

During the break, Brazil sought to get some grip by boosting its presence in the midfield with Joao Gomes and the substitution of Murillo and striker Rodrygo. But it was to no avail, with Giuliano Simeone scoring for Argentina in the 71st minute.

“All of us can do better than this. It isn't only about Dorival,” Brazil's captain Marquinhos said. “This is not only the coach's fault, it is the players too. We need to have our heads in the right place. They (Argentina) also had tough times before and they overcame it. We can do it too.”

Savarese reported from Sao Paulo.

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Uruguay's coach Marcelo Bielsa gives instructions during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Bolivia in El Alto, Bolivia, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

Uruguay's coach Marcelo Bielsa gives instructions during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Bolivia in El Alto, Bolivia, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

 Uruguay's Sebastian Caceres, right, and Bolivia's Gabriel Villamil vie for the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the World Cup 2026 in El Alto, Bolivia, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

Uruguay's Sebastian Caceres, right, and Bolivia's Gabriel Villamil vie for the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the World Cup 2026 in El Alto, Bolivia, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

 Uruguay's Darwin Nunez, right, and Bolivia's Hector Cuellar vie for the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the World Cup 2026 in El Alto, Bolivia, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

Uruguay's Darwin Nunez, right, and Bolivia's Hector Cuellar vie for the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the World Cup 2026 in El Alto, Bolivia, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

 Fans of Argentina celebrate as their team defeated Uruguay during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay, Friday, March 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

Fans of Argentina celebrate as their team defeated Uruguay during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay, Friday, March 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)
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