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Pope Francis 'resting' after 10th night in hospital, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis is "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican ...
Sacramento-area Catholic church reacts to Pope Francis’ health
Catholics around the world including at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Carmichael are praying for Pope Francis as he ...
Connecticut's Catholic community shares support and prayers for Pope Francis
Prayers continue for Pope Francis as he battles double pneumonia. According to the Vatican, the pope remains in critical ...
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Pope still critical after 10th night in hospital – Vatican
Pope Francis is resting, but remains “critical” with respiratory and kidney problems, more than a week after being admitted to hospital, the Vatican has said. “The night went well, the Pope slept and ...