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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nicole Winfield

Doctors will provide first in-person update in Pope Francis' recovery from pneumonia in a month

Pope Francis ’ doctors are providing their first in-person update on the pontiff’s condition in a month, in a sign that he has made good and steady progress in his battle against double pneumonia.

The Saturday evening briefing is the first since Feb. 21, a week after the 88-year-old Francis was brought to Gemelli hospital after experiencing several respiratory crises that landed him in critical condition, though he has since stabilized.

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