Pope Francis holds a rosary during general prayers for peace at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome, Italy, October 6, 2024.© Yara Nardi, REUTERS ...

ROME (AP) — A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio message broadcast Thursday, the first public sign of life from the 88-year ...

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ROME (AP) — A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio message broadcast Thursday, the first public sign of life from the 88-year ...