Though his condition had improved, he will remain in the hospital for further treatment, the Vatican said in a statement.

The Vatican has released a health update on Pope Francis 12 years after he was first elected to lead the Roman Catholic Church.

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Since Pope Francis' hospitalisation, Nuns have reportedly received an exceptionally high volume of calls offering prayers and expressing well wishes.

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