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  • 3/6/2025
Pope Francis recorded a pained and labored audio message Thursday to thank people for their prayers for his recovery, the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old pope since he was hospitalized three weeks ago with double pneumonia.
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00:00I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the prayers you make for my health and for the peace.
00:11I accompany you here. May God bless you and keep you alive. Thank you.

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