Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalized but with his condition improving

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  Catholics mark Pope's 12th anniversary with prayers for his recovery

  Pope Francis, who was elected on 13 March 2013, has been in hospital for the past month and has been improving in recent days.
  
  BBC News - 12h
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  Pope Francis notching important milestones this week as he recovers from pneumonia

  The recovery of Pope Francis from double pneumonia continued Wednesday as he inched toward the 12th anniversary of his election as pope.
  
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  Pope Francis has entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia, increasingly handing off his day-to-day duties to cardinals as questions swirl about the near and long-term future of ...
  
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  Pope thanks those who care for the sick as he continues to recover in hospital

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• Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger but he remains hospitalized

  In a sign of his improved health, Pope Francis followed the Vatican's weeklong spiritual retreat via videoconference on Monday.
  
  CBS News - 2d
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  Pope Francis No Longer in Immediate Danger From Pneumonia, Vatican Says

  Though his condition had improved, he will remain in the hospital for further treatment, the Vatican said in a statement.
  
  The New York Times - 2d
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  Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement' amid weekslong hospitalization, Vatican says

  Pope Francis has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" after more than three weeks in the hospital, the Vatican said Saturday.
  
  NBC News - 4d
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  Pope Francis' prognosis has been 'lifted' on 25th consecutive day in hospital

  Pope Francis' prognosis has been "lifted" on Monday, his 25th consecutive day in the hospital, according to the Vatican.
  
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  Pope has 'peaceful night' after his prognosis improves and is lifted

  The pope rested peacefully overnight after his prognosis was "lifted" on Monday as he begins his 26th straight day in the hospital, the Vatican said.
  
  ABC News - 1d

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