'In a scary world, he gives us hope': Faithful gather to support the Pope

The latest statement suggests that the 88-year-old is able to sit in his chair, eat normally and do what the Vatican calls "light work".

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Nuns dangling rosary beads, tourists and student priests were among those who joined the gentle incantation of the rosary in the Vatican.

They were led by a cardinal in a scarlet skull cap who prayed for Pope Francis to be able to resume his duties as soon as possible.

The nightly gatherings began on Monday after the 88-year-old's health took a dramatic dip at the weekend. He was fighting to breathe and needed blood transfusions.

But the latest statements suggest the Pope is able to sit in his chair, is eating normally and even doing what the Vatican calls "light work": reading and signing documents.

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