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Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization.

The pope slept and is resting," the Vatican statement said. The Vatican had said late Sunday his condition remains critical ...

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Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition.

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ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was resting Monday morning after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex ...