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Ailing Pope Thanks Doctors As Condition Improves

Pope Francis had part of one lung removed as a young man and is prone to respiratory infections (Credit: AFP)

Pope Francis, who is responding well to treatment for pneumonia, thanked his doctors and healthcare workers Sunday as he missed delivering a fourth straight Angelus prayer in person.

The 88-year-old, in Rome's Gemelli hospital since February 14, issued a written Angelus in which he thanked those who volunteer to help others in need, praising their "closeness and tenderness".

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