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Hospitalised Pope says 'facing period of trial', body 'weak'

Pope Francis attends his weekly general audience in St Peter's Square at the Vatican on September 10, 2014. [AFP]

Pope Francis acknowledged on Sunday being fragile and "facing a period of trial", as he thanked well-wishers for prayers in a message from hospital, where he has been receiving treatment for pneumonia.

The 88-year-old pope, hospitalised since February 14, sent a particularly personal message to the faithful published by the Vatican, as he once again missed delivering the traditional Angelus prayer in person.

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