Pope Francis thanks medical staff for 'miracle of tenderness'

The Vatican said on Saturday the Pope had shown a "good response" in recent days to his treatment at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

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"While I am here, I think of the many people who are.. close to the sick," he said, describing them as "bringing a little light into the night of pain".

The pontiff has been battling pneumonia and bronchitis for more than three weeks in hospital, but has shown a slight improvement in recent days says the Vatican.

The Vatican said on Saturday the Pope had shown a "good response" to his treatment at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

"The clinical condition of the Holy Father in recent days has remained stable and, consequently, indicates a good response to the treatment," the Vatican said.

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