Pope Francis health: Vatican issues Wednesday evening update
Pope Francis remained in critical condition in the hospital in February 2025 but showed slight improvement and resumed some work, the Vatican said, while the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square to pray for him.
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Pope Francis shows slight improvement and resumes some work, while still critical, Vatican says
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