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Pope Francis spends “a peaceful night” at Rome‘s Gemelli Hospital and has breakfast while sitting in an armchair on Thursday ...

Pope Francis remains critically ill with double pneumonia but has shown slight signs of improvement, the Vatican said on ...

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Pope Francis, 88, has been in critical condition since the weekend but showed improvement and resumed some work Monday, the Vatican said.

Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.

A Mass of Healing for the Holy Father is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 3938 Poplar Level Road.

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The Vatican has announced the start of nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square.

Catholics worldwide, including in Connecticut, are praying for Pope Francis as he remains in critical condition Monday.