During his 12 years as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has been a voice for compassion and peace, reformed the Vatican government and taken action against clerical child abuse.

Pope Francis had a quiet night, the Vatican said Wednesday, amid hopes the 88-year-old might be able to return home soon, after almost four weeks in hospital with pneumonia.

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