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Pope Francis resting, stable as nears three weeks in hospital

Pope Francis was "resting" Thursday, Vatican says.[File, Standard]

Pope Francis was "resting" Thursday after a peaceful night, the Vatican said as the 88-year-old nears three weeks in hospital with pneumonia.

The Argentine pontiff, head of the worldwide Catholic Church since 2013, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital since February 14.

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