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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nicole Winfield

Pope Francis nearing new milestones as hospital stay closes in on a month

Pope Francis's recovery from double pneumonia is progressing as he approaches two significant milestones: the 12th anniversary of his election as pope on Thursday, and a near-record hospital stay for a pontiff.

The Vatican reported that the 88-year-old pontiff had a restful night at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday night.

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