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Pope Francis has increased his level of physical therapy and remains in stable condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday night ...

The pope "rested well" and woke shortly after 8 a.m. this morning, his 20th day in hospital, as his condition remains stable ...

Pope Francis' medical team has increased the pontiff's respiratory physiotherapy and active motor therapy as his doctors seek ...