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Crowds are gathering in Vatican City and Rome to pray for the speedy recovery of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff has shown slight signs of improvement since he was diagnosed with pneumonia last week,

Catholic faithful in Rome and the Vatican City prayed for Pope Francis' recovery on Tuesday, after he stabilized following two respiratory crises.

But it doesn't come close to approaching the record-long stays of St. John Paul II during his quarter-century pontificate. John Paul spent so much time on the 10th floor papal suite that he referred to Gemelli as “Vatican III” — a reference that beyond the primary seat of the papacy in Vatican City,

Pope Francis attends the consistory ceremony to elevate Roman Catholic prelates to the rank of cardinal, in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, September 30, 2023. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Before he was hospitalized for double pneumonia,

Vatican City • Pope Francis had two acute respiratory crises Monday, the Vatican said, stoking further concerns about the health of the 88-year old pontiff, who has been hospitalized in Rome in serious condition for more than two weeks.

The Holy See Press Office has not released granular details of the pope's health but said he has shown "slight improvement over the past 24 hours."

After spending nearly a week in the hospital, the Vatican now says Pope Francis is in critical condition. "It's up to God to take him or have him continue doing a good job," one Rhode Islander said. It was another day of Holy Year celebrations,

Pope Francis is receiving treatment there for double pneumonia. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis suffered “two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency” March 3 but remained alert,

Pope Francis’ over two-week battle on pneumonia still persists, amid rosary prayers that were held in the Vatican City.

From Vatican City to the Queen City, prayers are being said for the recovery of Pope Francis, who is currently in critical but stable condition after being diagnosed with double pneumonia.