Vatican City anxious as health of Pope Francis remains uncertain
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Doctors say Pope Francis’ health shows 'slight improvement'
Pope Francis still critical but shows 'slight improvement', Vatican says
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Pope Francis' health unchanged, but he "slept well" as thousands pray in a rainy St. Peter's Square
Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square on a chilly, rainy evening to pray for an ailing Pope Francis.
Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health
The 88-year-old Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in critical condition despite showing a slight improvement after 11 days in the hospital.