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The Vatican said that the pope "slept well during the night and is now resting" peacefully on Thursday morning as the pontiff begins his 14th day in hospital.

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Pope Francis has transformed the church from an institution in which a few called the shots to a church of the people of God.

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The Vatican says that Pope Francis continues to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, though doctors say he needs more days ...