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Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.

Pope Francis, 88, has been in critical condition since the weekend but showed improvement and resumed some work Monday, the Vatican said.

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Pope Francis remains in hospital in a critical condition, with the Vatican saying he has presented a "slight improvement".