Pope Francis 'slept well' amid signs of a slight improvement in his health battle

• World prays for Pope Francis as his health improves

  Catholics around the world are awaiting updates on Pope Francis' health as he remains hospitalized in Rome. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.
  
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  Pope Francis has 'peaceful night' in hospital amid health battle

  Pope Francis had another "peaceful night" at Rome's Gemelli hospital and was resting on Wednesday morning as he continues to receive treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican said.
  
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• Pope Francis showing slight improvement, Vatican says

  Prayer is pouring in for Pope Francis as the Vatican says his health is showing slight improvement, though he remains in critical condition. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for almost ...
  
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  Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement,' Vatican says

  Though still in critical condition with double pneumonia, Pope Francis is up and out of bed after a full night of rest, with his doctors saying that the mild kidney failure is no longer a concern. ...
  
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• Vatican update on Pope Francis' health slightly improving

  The Vatican says Pope Francis' health is slightly improving and its latest report has some positive news about his progress. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
  
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  Pope shows ‘slight improvement’ in health before 13th night in hospital

  Vatican says Francis’s scan ‘shows normal evolution’ of lung inflammation and kidney problem has ‘resolved’. Pope Francis has shown a “further, slight improvement” as the 88-year-old remains in ...
  
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• Pope Francis remains hospitalized, shows signs of improvement

  Pope Francis is showing signs of improvement and had a good night of rest after a tumultuous weekend, the Vatican said. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
  
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  Pope Francis sees ‘slight improvement’ but remains in critical condition

  Prognosis for pontiff, 88, remains guarded as he is treated in hospital for pneumonia and kidney failure. Pope Francis, who is in hospital with pneumonia and “mild” kidney failure, remains in a ...
  
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• Pope Francis' health shows improvement but condition remains critical

  Pope Francis' health has shown slight improvement, but his condition remains critical, the Vatican said. It's been 10 days since the pontiff was hospitalized with double pneumonia. Chris Livesay ...
  
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