After an extended stay in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis returns home under doctors’ orders for two months of rest.
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Prayers for Pope Francis’ Health Continue
Pope Francis, diagnosed yesterday with double pneumonia, rests at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital while people around the world pray for his health.
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