The Vatican said the pope even took on some work activities, including making a phone call to a parish in Gaza.
Monday marks Pope Francis’ 10th day in the hospital, making this equal to the longest hospitalization of his papacy.
Many who know him said that Francis, driven by a sense of mission and a discipline born of his early training, essentially worked himself into the hospital.
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious. And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally incapacitated.
On Wednesday, the Vatican said Pope Francis “had a tranquil night, woke up and had breakfast,” saying he was in good spirits.
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The cast of "Conclave" made sure to send Pope Francis well wishes at the Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday night.