Pope Francis had a "peaceful night" on Saturday, after recovering from a coughing fit. The news came in a Holy See press office update issued on the 88-year-old's condition Sunday morning.

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I believe I'm living in congruence with the whole New Testament'." "Maybe I'm dreaming but I got to go for it." He also stressed that his leaving Cornerstone was for the church's own good. "It's kind ...