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Pope Marks Week In Hospital Amid Questions Over Future

Pope Francis, 88, developed pneumonia in both lungs (Credit: AFP)

Pope Francis marked a week in hospital with pneumonia Friday, as speculation grew over the 88-year-old's ability to continue leading the Catholic Church.

Francis, admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital with breathing difficulties, has slightly improved over the past couple of days despite pneumonia in both lungs, according to the Vatican.

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