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The Vatican said on Saturday the Pope had shown a "good response" in recent days to his treatment at Rome's Gemelli hospital. The Vatican said Pope Francis spent the night on "non-invasive ...

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Though his condition had improved, he will remain in the hospital for further treatment, the Vatican said in a statement. By Jason Horowitz and Emma Bubola Reporting from the Vatican Pope Francis ...

VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Pope Francis passed a quiet night in hospital, the Vatican said Sunday, after revealing that the 88-year-old was responding well to treatment for pneumonia.

ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis on Sunday spent his 24th consecutive day in the hospital receiving therapy and getting an update on world and church affairs, the Vatican's press office said in a ...

The Vatican has provided another update on the condition of Pope Francis as he continues treatment for pneumonia. In its latest statement, the Vatican said Pope Francis has shown "gradual ...