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Pope Francis resumes some work but still in critical condition, Vatican says
Pope Francis remained in critical condition Monday but showed slight improvement in laboratory tests and resumed some work ...
Pope Francis shows slight improvement and resumes some work, while still critical, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has shown slight improvement in laboratory tests.
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Pope Francis shows slight improvement and resumes some work
The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has showed slight improvement in laboratory tests. He has resumed some work activities, including calling a parish in Gaza City that he ...
Pope Francis diagnosed with kidney issues, remains alert, Vatican says
Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday, the Vatican said. Blood tests show initial, slight insufficiency in his kidney function, but the 88-year-old pontiff remains alert and well-oriented ...