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Pope Francis in stable condition, resumes some work, Vatican says
The 88-year-old pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has ...
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Vatican: Pope 'stable' in Rome hospital after no further setbacks
Pope Francis' condition remains "stable" in hospital with no further bouts of breathlessness, the Vatican said late on ...
Pope Francis goes through day without any 'episodes of respiratory failure,' Vatican says
The pope "rested well" and woke shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, his 20th day in the hospital, the Vatican said.
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John Paul II's hospital stays at Gemelli were much longer than Pope Francis' so far. Here's a look
Pope Francis has spent 19 full days at Rome's Gemelli hospital, however, it doesn't come close to approaching the record-long stays of St. John Paul II during his quarter-century pontificate.