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Pope Francis in stable condition, resumes some work, Vatican says
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Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis
As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St.
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.
The pope is in stable condition as the Catholic Church opens the season of Lent
Francis remained in stable condition, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he was not out of danger, the Vatican said.
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.