Vatican City – Thousands of faithful congregated at St. Peter’s Square, offering prayers for Pope Francis as he battles a serious illness. The attendees expressed gratitude for his leadership, sorrow for his suffering, and hope for his recovery. After spending 11 days in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis, 88, has shown modest improvement. However, doctors remain concerned due to his pneumonia in both lungs and his underlying health conditions. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, led a 45-minute prayer session, during which worshippers fingered rosary beads and held…
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