The Vatican has set in motion nightly prayers for Pope Francis in the hope that he might recover and get back to leading the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis is in a stable condition as he fights double pneumonia in hospital for the 17th day, and is resting having had a peaceful night, the Vatican said on Sunday.The Vatican said on Saturday evening that the 88-year-old pontiff's condition had stabilised,
Pope Francis "had a tranquil night and woke shortly after 8 a.m.," the Vatican said, coming a day after he made his first public comments since being hospitalized.
The pope, who has chronic lung disease, has been stable for two days after suffering two respiratory crises Monday.
Despite his hospitalization, the pope has maintained a degree of governance and authorized the appointment of four new bishops.
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