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Pope hits three-week mark in hospital for double pneumonia after giving audio message update

Candles and flowers for Pope Francis (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

Candles and flowers for Pope Francis (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

Associated Press

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Pope Francis hit the three-week mark Friday in his hospitalization for double pneumonia, after giving the world a tangible indication of just how frail he is.

The Vatican said the 88-year-old pope had a good night’s rest and woke up Friday morning just after 8 a.m. Doctors said they didn't expect to give another medical update until Saturday, given his continued stability and absence of respiratory crises or other setbacks for several days now.

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