Hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, Pope Francis was well enough to meet with the Vatican secretary of state to approve new decrees for possible saints and make some major governing decisions that suggest he is getting essential work done while remaining very much in charge.

It was the first known time the pope had met with Parolin, who is essentially the Vatican prime minister, since his Feb. 14 hospitalization{ai:summary}<p>Pope Francis, hospitalized with double pneumonia, is in critical condition but managed to meet with the Vatican secretary of state. He approved new decrees for potential saints and made significant governance decisions, indicating he remains actively involved in church leadership. #religion</p>

Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2, takes major governing decisions

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